This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of-Which among the following state / union territory got birth with the Punjab Reorganization Act of 1966? Which of the following Governor Generals was called “Liberator of India Press”? Who among the following Europeans, were the last to come to pre — independence India as traders? Hirakud Dam is located on which river? President of Indian National Congress at the time of independence was___? Who has won the 2017 men singles title at the Bulgarian International Future Series Badminton tournament? Amy Krouse Rosenthal, the renowned author has passed away. She hailed from which country? “Mahamaya”, the mother of Guautam Buddha belonged to which among the following dynasties? Which port has topped the list in the first-ever ranking of the ports on Sanitation Parameters under the Union Ministry of Shipping? GK quiz set 142 – basic general knowledge questions and answers in english to help you get a better job by cracking the exam. More you will practice these MCQ quizzes, more will be your confidence.
Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of-
  1. Jalaluddin Firoz Shah
  2. Alauddin Khilji
  3. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
  4. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

Correct answer is option D

Which among the following state / union territory got birth with the Punjab Reorganization Act of 1966?

  1. Haryana
  2. Hiamchal Pradesh
  3. Chandigarh
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Haryana
Which of the following Governor Generals was called “Liberator of India Press”?
  1. Lord William Bentinck
  2. Sir Charles Metcalfe
  3. Lord Auckland
  4. Lord Ellenborough

Correct answer is option B i.e. Sir Charles Metcalfe
Explanation:
Sir Charles Metcalfe (1835-36) is known to have given full liberty to the press and thus was known so. He had though a short tenure which ended quickly due to politics at home.
Who among the following Europeans, were the last to come to pre — independence India as traders?
  1. Dutch
  2. English
  3. French
  4. Portuguese

Correct answer is option C

Hirakud Dam is located on which river?

  1. Rihand
  2. Mahanadi
  3. Subarnrekha
  4. Bhargavi

Correct answer is option B i.e. Mahanadi
Explanation:

Hirakud dam is built across the Mahanadi river, the dam is one of the World’s longest earthen dam. It is located in the state of Odisha.

President of Indian National Congress at the time of independence was___?

  1. J. B. Kripalani
  2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
  3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  4. Jawahar Lal Nehru

Correct answer is option A i.e. J. B. Kripalani
Explanation:

J.B. Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of independence. Acharya (scholar) Jiwantram Bhagwandas Kripalani was a Gandhian Socialist, environmentalist, mystic and freedom fighter, noted for his incorruptibility and determination.

Who has won the 2017 men singles title at the Bulgarian International Future Series Badminton tournament?

  1. RMV Gurusaidutt
  2. Muhammed Ali Kurt
  3. Ramkumar Ramanathan
  4. Sumit Nagal

Correct answer is option A i.e. RMV Gurusaidutt
Explanation:

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist RMV Gurusaidutt has clinched the men’s singles title at the Bulgarian International Future Series Badminton tournament on October 9, 2017. Gurusaidutt, who has been out of action since the US Open in July 2016 due to an injury, defeated Muhammed Ali Kurt in the final by 21- 17, 21-16.

Amy Krouse Rosenthal, the renowned author has passed away. She hailed from which country?
  1. United States
  2. Brazil
  3. South Africa
  4. Indonesia

Correct answer is option A i.e. United States
Explanation:
Amy Krouse Rosenthal (51), the prolific American author of both adult and children’s books, has recently passed away in Chicago, United States. She is best known for her memoir “Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life”, her children’s picture books and the film project “The Beckoning of Lovely”. She is the only author to have three children’s books make the Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy list in the same year. She was a contributor to Chicago’s NPR affiliate WBEZ, and to the TED conference.

“Mahamaya”, the mother of Guautam Buddha belonged to which among the following dynasties?

  1. Shakya
  2. Koliyan
  3. Lichchavi
  4. Maurya

Correct answer is option B i.e. Koliyan
Explanation:

Gautma Buddha’s mother ‘Mahamaya’ belonged to Koliya tribe and she married Suddhodhana, who was a king of Sakya clan. The Sakya and Koliya ruled on opposite banks of the Rohni river in current Rupendehi District of Lumbini, Nepal. Both of them were republics.

Which port has topped the list in the first-ever ranking of the ports on Sanitation Parameters under the Union Ministry of Shipping?
  1. Kandla Port
  2. Cochin Port
  3. Haldia Port
  4. Vizag Port

Correct answer is option C i.e. Haldia Port
Explanation:
Haldia Port of West Bengal has topped the list in the first-ever ranking of the ports on Sanitation Parameters under the Union Ministry of Shipping. The ranking was based on the efforts undertaken by ports to counter waste generating sources with respect to port operation, office area, township area and the response to incoming ships. The ranking of all 13 Indian ports was conducted by the Quality Council of India
(QCI) during the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ observed from March 16-31, 2017.