This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty which overthrew the Sungas in 73 BC? The Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary (MWS) is located in which state? Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel ‘Anand Math’ ? The God who is the most prominent in ‘Rigaveda’ is –Who will officially launch the National Sports Talent Search Portal? Which country has officially started building the world’s first forest city? ‘Lakh Baksh’ was a title given to the ruler—Which among the following was NOT a reason behind India’s poverty as pointed out by Dadabhai Naoroji in his famous work “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” ? Sarnath Stambh was built byWhich company has become the new team sponsor for the Indian Cricket? GK quiz set 281 – general knowledge quiz for office to improve your general awareness. Free online GK quiz with answers to test and improve your skills.
Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty which overthrew the Sungas in 73 BC?
  1. Vasudeva
  2. Bimbisara
  3. Ajathasathru
  4. Ashoka

Correct answer is option A

The Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary (MWS) is located in which state?

  1. Sikkim
  2. Chhattisgarh
  3. Kerala
  4. Nagaland

Correct answer is option A i.e. Sikkim
Explanation:

The Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary (MWS) is located in the South Sikkim district of Sikkim and is spread over 35 square kilometres. Here, one can find species of the temperate forest such as Red Panda, Serow, Goral, Barking Deer, Leopard-Cat, Marbled-Cat, Civet-Cats, and birds like Common Hill Partridge, Blood Pheasant, Magpies, Blue necked Pita, Sunbird and Black Eagle.

Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel ‘Anand Math’ ?
  1. Bhil uprising
  2. Rangpur and Dinajpur uprising
  3. Bishnupur and Birbhum rebellion
  4. Sanyasi rebellion

Correct answer is option D
The God who is the most prominent in ‘Rigaveda’ is –
  1. Indra
  2. Agni
  3. Pasupati
  4. Vishnu

Correct answer is option A

Who will officially launch the National Sports Talent Search Portal?

  1. Narendra Modi
  2. Venkaiah Naidu
  3. Vijay Goel
  4. Ram Nath Kovind

Correct answer is option B i.e. Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:

Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President of India, will officially launch the Sports Ministry’s much- awaited National Sports Talent Search Portal at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on August 28, 2017. The portal will provide a three step simple process for registration, profile creation and upload of achievements. Approx 1000 kids will be selected and they will receive scholarships of Rs 5 lakh per year for eight years. It will be available in English and other regional languages so that it is easier for any boy or girl who is talented in a particular sport to upload his or her achievements from any part of the country. The portal will also be available as App which can be downloaded on smartphones.

Which country has officially started building the world’s first forest city?
  1. Japan
  2. Singapore
  3. Bhutan
  4. China

Correct answer is option D i.e. China
Explanation:
China has officially started building the world’s first forest city in the north of Liuzhou, Guangxi Province to fight against pollution and climate change, which is set to be completed in 2020. It is designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, a team that develops green projects all around the world. The Liuzhou Forest City is expected to absorb nearly 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide yearly and produce 900 tonnes of oxygen. The energy self-sufficient city will house 30,000 people, 40,000 trees and nearly 1 million plants. As a result, the forest city will help to decrease the average air temperature, improve local air quality, create noise barriers, generate habitats, and improve local biodiversity in the region.
‘Lakh Baksh’ was a title given to the ruler—
  1. Iltutmish
  2. Balban
  3. Raziya
  4. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

Correct answer is option D

Which among the following was NOT a reason behind India’s poverty as pointed out by Dadabhai Naoroji in his famous work “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” ?

  1. Expenditure of the European Officials in England
  2. Money sent by the British professionals to England
  3. India’s Population growth
  4. Bringing of British Capital in India

Correct answer is option C i.e. India’s Population growth
Explanation:

In his work, Dadabhai did not accept that the Indian poverty was due to over population or the interplay of some economic laws as publicized by the British.

Sarnath Stambh was built by
  1. Harshwardhan
  2. Ashoka
  3. Bindusar
  4. Kanishka

Correct answer is option B
Which company has become the new team sponsor for the Indian Cricket?
  1. Oppo
  2. Star India
  3. Reliance
  4. Vodafone

Correct answer is option A i.e. Oppo
Explanation:
Mobile manufacturer OPPO Mobiles India Pvt Ltd has become the new team sponsor for the Indian cricket team for 5 years. The company in association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will start from April 2017 for a period of five years. The team sponsor gets to have its commercial logo on the both the men’s and women’s kits. Oppo will replace broadcasting giants Star India, whose tenure will expire in March 2017.