This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: A national religion called Din–i–Illahi was promulgated byA National emergency on the grounds of security threat is proclaimed under which among the following articles? Which city has become the India’s first city to deliver diesel at home? The tribal rebellion against the British known as Ulgulan was organised by —In medieval India, during the reign of Shivaji, the role of the official called ‘Chitnis’ was to :In which year, Alexander invaded India? Mohammad Anas, who has won gold at the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships (AAC), is associated with which sports? Which religious reformer of Western India was known as ‘Lokhitwadi’? The first English translation of Kalidasa’s ‘Shakuntala’ was published in 1781. Who translated it? The Buran wind blows across: GK quiz set 777 – gk test for competitive exams to save your money and help you get better marks in compeptitive exam. GK quiz for Indian competitive exams.
A national religion called Din–i–Illahi was promulgated by
  1. Akbar
  2. Babur
  3. Humayun
  4. Aurangazeb

Correct answer is option A
A National emergency on the grounds of security threat is proclaimed under which among the following articles?
  1. Article 344
  2. Article 352
  3. Article 367
  4. Article 301

Correct answer is option B i.e. Article 352
Explanation:
Article 352 of the Indian Constitution 1949 deals with the National emergency that can be proclaimed on the grounds of security threat or the situation crisis in India. In the history of independent India, there were three periods during which a state of emergency was deemed to have existed. It has been proclaimed three times so far-1962, 1971 and 1975. Financial emergency (article 360) has not been declared so far.
Which city has become the India’s first city to deliver diesel at home?
  1. Guwahati
  2. Shillong
  3. Bengaluru
  4. Pune

Correct answer is option C i.e. Bengaluru
Explanation:
Bengaluru has become the India’s first city where one can have fuel delivered at one’s doorstep just like milk and newspapers. Mypetrolpump, a one-year-old startup, has conducted a soft launch with three delivery vehicles – each with a capacity of 950 litres. It has already delivered more than 5,000 litres of diesel. Diesel is delivered at the day’s running price with a fixed delivery charge. For up to 100 litres, the one-time delivery charge is Rs 99. Above 100 litres, one needs to pay the diesel price plus one additional rupee per litre. The startup has got 20 odd customers, including 16 schools (which have 250-300 buses) and a few apartments. One can place orders online, through a phone call or by downloading the free app.
The tribal rebellion against the British known as Ulgulan was organised by —
  1. Korra Mallaya
  2. Ranade
  3. Birsa Munda
  4. Konda Dora

Correct answer is option C
In medieval India, during the reign of Shivaji, the role of the official called ‘Chitnis’ was to :
  1. Be the incharge of king’s personal security guard
  2. Be the in-charge of intelligence/ espionage activity
  3. Be the master of ceremonies in the royal court
  4. Be assisting the king with his correspondence

Correct answer is option D
In which year, Alexander invaded India?
  1. 326 BC
  2. 316 BC
  3. 346 BC
  4. 256 BC

Correct answer is option A i.e. 326 BC
Explanation:
Alexander invaded India in 326 BC. In 326 BC, the Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexender the great and Porus along the banks of Haydaspes river( Jhelum river) in Punjab. Porus, the King of Paurava, ruled the area between the rivers Hydaspes (modern Jhelum) and Acesines (Chenab). Though, Porus was defeated, Alexendar was impressed by Porus’s might so asked Porus to rule his dynasty under his name.
Mohammad Anas, who has won gold at the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships (AAC), is associated with which sports?
  1. Sprint
  2. Shotput
  3. Discuss throw
  4. Javelin throw

Correct answer is option A i.e. Sprint
Explanation:
Indian athletes, Mohammad Anas and Nirmala Sheoran have won the gold medal in the men’s and women’s 400 metres athletics event on the second day of the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. In the 1500 m race, it was Chitra PU and Ajay Kumar Saroj who bagged the other two gold medals for India. The other medal winners on the second day included Rajiv Arokia (silver), Jisna Mathew (bronze), Tejinder Pal Singh Toor (silver) and Dutee Chand (bronze).
Which religious reformer of Western India was known as ‘Lokhitwadi’?
  1. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
  2. R.G. Bhandarkar
  3. Mahadev Govind Ranade
  4. B.G. Tilak

Correct answer is option A
The first English translation of Kalidasa’s ‘Shakuntala’ was published in 1781. Who translated it?
  1. Charles Wilkins
  2. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
  3. James Princep
  4. William Jones

Correct answer is option D
The Buran wind blows across:
  1. Eastern Asia
  2. Western Europe
  3. Southern Africa
  4. Eastern Australia

Correct answer is option A i.e. Eastern Asia
Explanation:
The buran wind blows across eastern Asia, specifically Xinjiang, Siberia, and Kazakhstan. The buran takes two forms: in summer, it is a hot, dry wind, whipping up sandstorms; in winter, it is bitterly cold and often accompanied by blizzards.