This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which of the following Pala Kings established Vikramshila university? Who among the following Mughal rulers was ignorant of the art of reading & writing? Who has been selected for the 2016 Vyas Samman? Harappa is located on the bank of river:Which Greek King of Bactria invaded India about 190 B.C.? What is the theme of 2017 International Day of Families? In Indus Valley Civilization, the script was:The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed on which day? Which among the following apparently impressed Jahangir to issue a farman in 1613 A.D. to the English to establish a factory at Surat? The United Nations (UN) has launched which global campaign for 2017 World Humanitarian Day (WHD)? GK quiz set 979 – general knowledge questions and answers for nata to prepare for competitive exams. Printable general knowledge quiz with answers.
Which of the following Pala Kings established Vikramshila university?
  1. Gopala
  2. Dharmapala
  3. Devapala
  4. Devapala 2

Correct answer is option B i.e. Dharmapala
Explanation:
Dharamapala, the second ruler of Pala dynasty was a pious Buddhist King and is best known for establishing the Vikramshila University. The Vikramshila University is located at Kahalgaon near Bhagalpur in Bihar. Dharampala had also built a Vihara at Somapu
Who among the following Mughal rulers was ignorant of the art of reading & writing?
  1. Babar
  2. Humayun
  3. Akbar
  4. Jehangir

Correct answer is option C
Who has been selected for the 2016 Vyas Samman?
  1. Vishwanath Tripathi
  2. Padma Sachdev
  3. Surendra Verma
  4. Sunita Jain

Correct answer is option C i.e. Surendra Verma
Explanation:
Surendra Verma, the well-known Hindi scholar and playwright, has been selected for Vyas Samman 2016 for his novel “Kaatna Shami Ka Vriksha : Padma Pankhuri Ki Dhar Se”. It is awarded annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation and includes a cash payout of Rs 3.50 lakhs. To be eligible for the award, the literary work must be in the Hindi language and have been published in the past 10 years.
Harappa is located on the bank of river:
  1. Indus
  2. Ravi
  3. Beas
  4. Sutlej

Correct answer is option B
Which Greek King of Bactria invaded India about 190 B.C.?
  1. Demetrius
  2. Alexander
  3. Seleucus Nicator
  4. Menander

Correct answer is option A i.e. Demetrius
Explanation:
Demetrius,the king of Bactria invaded India about 190 B.C. And conquered a considerable part of the Mauryan Empire in the north-west.
What is the theme of 2017 International Day of Families?
  1. Ensuring Work-Family Balance
  2. Families, education and well-being
  3. Families, healthy lives and sustainable future
  4. Stronger families, stronger communities

Correct answer is option B i.e. Families, education and well-being
Explanation:
The International Day of Families is observed every year on May 15 to promote awareness of issues relating to families and increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic progression that affects families. The 2017 theme “Families, education and well-being” focuses on role of families and family-oriented policies in promoting education and overall well-being of their members. It highlights on the central goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which focus on ending poverty, promoting shared economic prosperity, social development and people’s well-being while protecting the environment.
In Indus Valley Civilization, the script was:
  1. Kharosthi
  2. Brahmi
  3. Boustrophedus
  4. None of these

Correct answer is option C
The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed on which day?
  1. June 19
  2. June 20
  3. June 18
  4. June 21

Correct answer is option A i.e. June 19
Explanation:
The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed every year on June 19 to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and to pay tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes. The 2017 theme is “Preventing Sexual Violence Crimes through Justice and Deterrence”.

Which among the following apparently impressed Jahangir to issue a farman in 1613 A.D. to the English to establish a factory at Surat?

  1. Reconciliation between the English and Portuguese
  2. A secret offer of naval help to the Mughal emperor to oust the Portuguese
  3. A heavy dose of bribe to Nur Jahan
  4. The defeat of Portuguese naval squadrons by the English

Correct answer is option D i.e. The defeat of Portuguese naval squadrons by the English
Explanation:

In 1613 AD , Jahangir issued a farman permitting English to establish a factory permanently at Surat. In 1612, the newly formed company had sent four ships under Captain Thomas Best to trade with India. These were mercantile ships but were capable of defending themselves. The defeated the Portuguse, who were alread there in Surat for at least 100 years. This defeat apparently so impressed the Emperor Jehangir that he granted the British squadron a firman to trade.

The United Nations (UN) has launched which global campaign for 2017 World Humanitarian Day (WHD)?

  1. #ShareHumanity
  2. #NotATarget
  3. #Help
  4. #ProtectCivilians

Correct answe
r is option B i.e. #NotATarget
Explanation:

The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. The 2017 WHD campaign “#NotATarget” follows the UN Secretary-General’s report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which was launched recently. Through a global online campaign, United Nations (UN) in partnership with Facebook Live will raise voices to advocate for the most vulnerable people in war zones, and demand that world leaders do everything in their power to protect civilians in conflict.