This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which city police have won the 2017 FICCI Smart Policing Award? NITI Aayog has launched the National Nutrition Strategy from which city? Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha ? Name the great Hindu King who combined in himself the qualities of Samudragupta and Ashoka ? Who called Bal Gangadhar Tilak the ‘Father of Indian Unrest’? Whom did Skandgupta appointed as the the Provincial Governor of Saurashtra? Who has won the women’s singles title at the Hong Kong Super Series badminton tournament 2017? Which Indian personality has been chosen for the 2017 Von Hippel Award? Consider the following statements about Lassa Fever:

  1. Its a Viral disease mostly prevalent in Latin American countries
  2. Its a zoonotic disease that trasnmits from fruit bats to human

Which of the above is / are correct statements? Which among the following is world’s largest Mangrove forest? GK quiz set 493 – gk quiz for SSC exam to get instant feedback of your preparation. GK quiz with answers for competitive exams.

Which city police have won the 2017 FICCI Smart Policing Award?
  1. Kochi city police
  2. Pune city police
  3. Bhopal city police
  4. Delhi city police

Correct answer is option B i.e. Pune city police
Explanation:
The Pune city police have won the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) Smart Police Award for the year 2017 for their initiatives on women and cyber security. Pune Police Commissioner Rashmi Shukla received the award from BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi during a programme organised by FICCI and Vivekanand International Foundation on Homeland Security in Delhi on May 25. The initiatives like “BuddyCop”, “Damini squad”, “Lost and Found” portal, Beat Marshal Monitoring Sapience App, etc., were launched by Pune city police to tackle security issues in the city that paved the way to win the FICCI award.

NITI Aayog has launched the National Nutrition Strategy from which city?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Lucknow
  3. Bhopal
  4. Jaipur

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

NITI Aayog has recently launched the National Nutrition Strategy in New Delhi with an aimed at Kuposhan Mukt Bharat. It was launched by Leader of the Green Revolution, Dr M S Swaminathan and Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Dr Rajiv Kumar on September 5, 2017. The Nutrition Strategy intends to bring nutrition to the centre-stage of the National Development Agenda. It lays the roadmap for targeted action to address India’s nutritional needs. The Nutrition Strategy framework envisages a Kuposhan Mukt Bharat – linked to Swachh Bharat and Swasth Bharat. It enables states to make strategic choices, through decentralized planning and local innovation, with accountability for nutrition outcomes.

Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha ?

  1. Ajatshatru
  2. Nandivardhana
  3. Bimbisara
  4. Ashoka

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

Bimbisara was contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha. The Jain texts mention that he was a disciple of Lord Mahavira. The Buddhist texts mention that he met Buddha before enlightment. Buddha promised him to visit his capital after he gets enlightment. He was a patron of Buddha and as a mark of goodwill; he presented the Bamboo Grove (karanda venu vana) to the Sangha.

Name the great Hindu King who combined in himself the qualities of Samudragupta and Ashoka ?
  1. Harshavardhana
  2. Chandragupta II
  3. Kanishka
  4. Chandragupta I

Correct answer is option A
Who called Bal Gangadhar Tilak the ‘Father of Indian Unrest’?
  1. Lord Curzon
  2. Vincent Smith
  3. Valentile Chirol
  4. Henry Cotton

Correct answer is option C
Whom did Skandgupta appointed as the the Provincial Governor of Saurashtra?
  1. Virasena
  2. Parnadatta
  3. Harisena
  4. Amarkhaddava

Correct answer is option B i.e. Parnadatta
Explanation:
In the Skandgupta’s Junagarh Inscription, it is mentioned that Skandagupta appointed Parnadatta as goptri (governor) of Surashtra (Saurashtra).

Who has won the women’s singles title at the Hong Kong Super Series badminton tournament 2017?

  1. P V Sindhu
  2. Tai Tzu Ying
  3. S Takahashi
  4. Sania Nehwal

Correct answer is option B i.e. Tai Tzu Ying
Explanation:

World no. 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei has won the women’s singles title at the Hong Kong Super Series badminton tournament by defeating P V Sindhu in the final at Kowloon on November 26, 2017. This was Tai’s 8th win against Sindhu in 11 meetings and fourth on the trot. This is also Sindhu’s second loss in the four finals that she reached this season. She had lost to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara at the World Championship final, while clinched two titles at India and Korea this year.

Which Indian personality has been chosen for the 2017 Von Hippel Award?

  1. C.N.R. Rao
  2. Anil Kakodkar
  3. M. S. Swaminathan
  4. G. Madhavan Nair

Correct answer is option A i.e. C.N.R. Rao
Explanation:

Prof C.N.R. Rao, the renowned scientist and Bharat Ratna awardee, has become the first Asian to be chosen for the prestigious 2017 Von Hippel Award for his immense contribution in materials research. The award is the US-based Materials Research Society’s (MRS) highest honour. The award, which includes a cash prize, trophy and a diploma, will be presented in Boston on November 29, 2017. It recognises those qualities most prized by materials scientists and engineers – brilliance and originality of intellect, combined with vision that transcends the boundaries of conventional scientific disciplines.

Consider the following statements about Lassa Fever:

  1. Its a Viral disease mostly prevalent in Latin American countries
  2. Its a zoonotic disease that trasnmits from fruit bats to human

Which of the above is / are correct statements?

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer is option D i.e. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Lassa fever or Lassa hemorrhagic fever (LHF) is caused by Lassa virus. This disease is mainly prevalent in West Africa countries such as Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ghana. It results in 5000 deaths every year. It’s a zoonotic disease transmits to human from a species of mouse.

Which among the following is world’s largest Mangrove forest?
  1. Sundarbans
  2. Pichavaram
  3. Bhitarkanika
  4. Malayan Peninsula mangroves

Correct answer is option A i.e. Sundarbans
Explanation:
Sundarbans – a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Sundrban has world’s largest mangrove forest which is home to wide range of fauna, including 260 bird species, the Bengal tiger and other threatened species such as the estuarine crocodile and the Indian python. It is also home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphin.