This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Khan Khanan rendered Babur’s Memoires intoUN Women in collaboration with which social networking site launched ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai? By the Act passed in which year was the demand for separate electorate for Muslims in India conceded? The Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II was succeeded by whom? What is the India’s projected growth rate for 2017, as per supplement of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Outlook 2017? Who founded All India Harijan Sevak Sangh? Charaka and Susruta are the Ayurvedic books flourished in …… periodWhen did the British make English the medium of instruction (education) in India? Roy Dotrice, the veteran actor passed away. He hailed from which country? Who has been appointed as new Executive Director of the World Bank (WB) to represent the constituency of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka? GK quiz set 99 – general knowledge for UPSC CDS to improve your confidence. Objective general knowledge for SSC.
Khan Khanan rendered Babur’s Memoires into
  1. Sanskrit
  2. Persian
  3. Urdu
  4. Hindi

Correct answer is option B

UN Women in collaboration with which social networking site launched ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai?

  1. Twitter
  2. Skype
  3. Facebook
  4. Instagram

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

The UN Women in collaboration with Facebook launched ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 9, 2017 to empower and recognize the magnificent contribution of women in our society. It was a two-day participatory, open-to-all forum for women offering a ‘Break Free’ 48 hours to bring together diverse viewpoints, challenges, concerns and a celebration of everything that women have achieved. It’s annual space giving women a platform to voice their unfettered expressions, forging bonds, great conversation and a wide community of friends.

By the Act passed in which year was the demand for separate electorate for Muslims in India conceded?
  1. a)1904
  2. b)1909
  3. c)1892
  4. d)1919

Correct answer is option B
The Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II was succeeded by whom?
  1. Kumargupta I
  2. Skandgupta
  3. Buddhagupta
  4. Vishnugupta

Correct answer is option A i.e. Kumargupta I
Explanation:
The Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II was succeeded by Kumargupta I in 415 AD. He adopted the title of Mahendraditya. His rule is known for peace and prosperity. He ruled till 455 AD.
What is the India’s projected growth rate for 2017, as per supplement of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Outlook 2017?
  1. 7.4%
  2. 7.6%
  3. 7.2%
  4. 7.5%

Correct answer is option A i.e. 7.4%
Explanation:
According to the supplement of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Outlook 2017, India is expected to achieve the projected growth rate of 7.4% in 2017 and 7.6% in 2018 on strong consumption demand. According to the report, South Asia will be the fastest growing of all sub-regions in Asia and the Pacific, with growth on track to meet original projections of 7% in 2017 and 7.2% in 2018. In the supplement, ADB has upgraded its growth outlook in the Asian region to 5.9% in 2017 from 5.7% and to 5.8% for 2018 from 5.7%.
Who founded All India Harijan Sevak Sangh?
  1. R. Ambedkar
  2. Mahatama Gandhi
  3. Jay Prakash Narayan
  4. Raj Narayan

Correct answer is option B
Charaka and Susruta are the Ayurvedic books flourished in …… period
  1. Satavahana
  2. Gupta
  3. Nanda
  4. None

Correct answer is option B
When did the British make English the medium of instruction (education) in India?
  1. 1813
  2. 1833
  3. 1835
  4. 1844

Correct answer is option C

Roy Dotrice, the veteran actor passed away. He hailed from which country?

  1. Malaysia
  2. Laos
  3. Vietnam
  4. England

Correct answer is option D i.e. England
Explanation:

Roy Dotrice (94), a veteran British actor, has passed away in London, England on October 16, 2017. He was best known for his Tony Award-winning Broadway performance in the revival of ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’. He also narrated the first five books in George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’.

Who has been appointed as new Executive Director of the World Bank (WB) to represent the constituency of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka?

  1. S. Aparna
  2. Ajay Bhadoo
  3. K C Sampat
  4. Subhash Garg

Correct answer is option A i.e. S. Aparna
Explanation:

S. Aparna, a 1988-batch IAS officer from Gujarat cadre, has been appointed as new Executive Director of the World Bank (WB) to represent the constituency of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka for three years. Currently, she is principal secretary to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. At the World Bank, she will replace Subhash Garg, who was recently appointed Economic Affairs Secretary, Ministry of Finance.