This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: What was the other name of Bimbisara? Mattuhunny Mathews, popularly known as ‘Toyota Sunny’ passed away. He hailed from which country? Who is the author of the book “How India Sees the World: Kautilya to the 21st Century”? Which city is hosting the International Conference – ‘FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017? For how long, A joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament may be convened to consider a bill which was passed by one house and pending in another house? The 5th meeting of Nepal-India Oversight Mechanism was held in which city? Who has won the 2017 women’s singles Wimbledon tennis tournament? Consider the following statements about Jute Production in India:

  1. India is the world’s largest producer of raw jute and jute goods
  2. West Bengal is the largest producer of Jute in the country

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which among the following ancient authors has complained of the drain of gold to India (due to trade hegemony of ancient India)? Who among the following drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931? GK quiz set 874 – general knowledge for new India insurance to improve your confidence. Access MCQ free online question with answers from anywhere.

What was the other name of Bimbisara?
  1. Shrenika
  2. Ekarat
  3. Sarvakshatrantaka
  4. Shalimal

Correct answer is option A i.e. Shrenika
Explanation:
As per the Jain literature, Bimbisara (who was the real founder of Haryanka dynasty) was also known as Shrenika.
Mattuhunny Mathews, popularly known as ‘Toyota Sunny’ passed away. He hailed from which country?
  1. India
  2. France
  3. Germany
  4. United States

Correct answer is option A i.e. India
Explanation:
Mathunny Mathews (81), popularly known as ‘Toyota Sunny’, has recently passed away on May 20, 2017 in Qadisiya in Kuwait. The funeral was held at his native Podippara, Eraviperoor in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. He was an Indian and a resident in Kuwait, who played a key role in the safe evacuation of 1.7 lakh Indian nationals from the Emirate after Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait in 1990. Mathews was one of the founding members of the Indian Arts Circle which brought the expats together. He was the inspiration for ‘Airlift’, a Bollywood movie in which Akshay Kumar depicted Ranjit Katyal.

Who is the author of the book “How India Sees the World: Kautilya to the 21st Century”?

  1. Shiv Shankar Menon
  2. Shyam Saran
  3. J.J.Singh
  4. Ravi Shankar Prasad

Correct answer is option B i.e. Shyam Saran
Explanation:

The book “How India Sees the World: Kautilya to the 21st Century” has been authored by former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, which is launched by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on September 6, 2017. The book records the crucial meeting of the CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security) on the eve of India-Pakistan Defence Secretary-level talks in May 2006.

Which city is hosting the International Conference – ‘FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Kochi
  3. Ahmedabad
  4. Pune

Correct answer is option A i.e. New Delhi
Explanation:

The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science (DIPAS) of DRDO is organizing the International Conference on Human Physiology – VII Congress of Federation of Indian Physiological Societies (FIPS) “FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017” along with XXIX Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India (PSI) in New Delhi from November 5-7, 2017. The purpose of the conference is to update the scientific community about most recent advances in human Physiology in extreme environments, Neuroscience, Yoga, Sport Physiology and translational research.

For how long, A joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament may be convened to consider a bill which was passed by one house and pending in another house?

  1. 3 Months
  2. 6 Months
  3. 9 Months
  4. 12 Months

Correct answer is option B i.e. 6 Months

The 5th meeting of Nepal-India Oversight Mechanism was held in which city?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Kolkata
  3. Kathmandu
  4. Lucknow

Correct answer is option C i.e. Kathmandu
Explanation:

The 5th meeting of Nepal-India Oversight Mechanism was held at Kathmandu on November 8, 2017. A comprehensive review of the progress achieved in the implementation of bilateral projects in last 4 months was made in the meeting. Both sides reiterated their commitment to the early completion of all bilateral economic and development cooperation projects within specified time frame by providing required facilities and resolving difficulties in an expeditious manner. Foreign Secretary of Nepal Shanker Das Bairagi and Ambassador of India to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri jointly chaired the meeting. The Nepal-India Oversight Mechanism was set up as agreed during then Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal India visit in September 2016. The next meeting of the mechanism will be held at Kathmandu on a mutually convenient date.

Who has won the 2017 women’s singles Wimbledon tennis tournament?
  1. Karolina Pliskova
  2. Simona Halep
  3. Garbine Muguruza
  4. Angelique Kerber

Correct answer is option C i.e. Garbine Muguruza
Explanation:
Garbine Muguruza Blanco, a Spanish-Venezuelan professional tennis player, has won the 2017 women’s singles Wimbledon Tennis tournament by defeating Venus Williams in the final by 7-5, 6-0 at All England Club in London, United Kingdom (UK). This was Muguruza’s second Grand Slam singles title and she became the second Spanish woman to win Wimbledon after Conchita Martínez in 1994. Muguruza also became the first player to defeat both Williams sisters in Grand Slams singles finals.

Consider the following statements about Jute Production in India:

  1. India is the world’s largest producer of raw jute and jute goods
  2. West Bengal is the largest producer of Jute in the country

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 Only
  2. 2 Only
  3. B
    oth 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer is option C i.e. Both 1 and 2
Explanation:

The leading world’s jute producing countries are India, Bangladesh, China and Thailand. India is the world’s largest producer of raw jute and jute goods, contributing to over 50 percent and 40 percent respectively of global production. West Bengal alone accounts for over 50 percent raw jute production.

Which among the following ancient authors has complained of the drain of gold to India (due to trade hegemony of ancient India)?
  1. Ptolemy
  2. Nero
  3. Strabo
  4. Pliny

Correct answer is option D
Who among the following drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931?
  1. Dr BR Ambedkar,
  2. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,
  3. Dr Rajendra Prasad,
  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Palel

Correct answer is option B