This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The Vikramsila Vihara was founded by— Who among the following Englishmen was well versed in the Turkish language, received a Mansab of 400 and the title of ‘English Khan’ or Firangi Khan? Santhara is a religious ritual related to ___? The 2017 Bali Jatra festival has started in which state? Who among the following headed the Committee to Review Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD) in 1979, whose recommendations led to the establishment of NABARD? Albuquerque captured Goa from the ruler ofEmperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada river byWho among the following was NOT a moderate? Menander I, the famous Indo-Greek ruler set up his capital at which place? Under whose chairmanship the 15th Finance Commission has been constituted by the Union Government? GK quiz set 577 – general knowledge for SSC gd exam to save your money and help you get better marks in compeptitive exam. GK questions for competitive exams with answers.
The Vikramsila Vihara was founded by—
  1. Mahipala I
  2. Devapala
  3. Surapala
  4. Dharmapala

Correct answer is option D
Who among the following Englishmen was well versed in the Turkish language, received a Mansab of 400 and the title of ‘English Khan’ or Firangi Khan?
  1. Fitch
  2. Mildenhall
  3. Hawkins
  4. Sir Thomas Roe

Correct answer is option C

Santhara is a religious ritual related to ___?

  1. Jain
  2. Saiva
  3. Sakta
  4. Vaishnava

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

Santhara: is the Jain religious ritual of voluntary death by fasting.

The 2017 Bali Jatra festival has started in which state?

  1. West Bengal
  2. Jharkhand
  3. Assam
  4. Odisha

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

The annual ‘Bali Jatra’ festival was started in the city of Cuttack at Gadagadia Ghata of the Mahanadi river, Odisha on November 4, 2017. The week-long famous fair on an area of 30 acres on the river bank will continue till November 10. The fest is celebrated to mark the day when ancient traders of Odisha would set sail to distant lands of Bali, as well as Java, Sumatra, Borneo (all in Indonesia), and Sri Lanka for trade and cultural expansion. It is celebrated every year from the day of Kartika Purnima according to the Oriya Calendar. In all, Bali Jatra bears testimony to the rich maritime legacy of ancient Odisha.

Who among the following headed the Committee to Review Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD) in 1979, whose recommendations led to the establishment of NABARD?

  1. R H Khan
  2. Raja Chelliah
  3. B. Sivaraman
  4. Amitabh Ghosh

Correct answer is option C i.e. B. Sivaraman
Explanation:

The Committee to Review Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD), set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Chairmanship of Shri B. Sivaraman, conceived and recommended the establishment of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The Indian Parliament through the Act 61 of 1981, approved the setting up of NABARD. The Bank which came into existence on 12 July, 1982, was dedicated to the service of the Nation by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Smt Indira Gandhi on 5 November, 1982.

Albuquerque captured Goa from the ruler of
  1. Vijaynagar
  2. Bijapur
  3. Golconda
  4. Ahmednagar

Correct answer is option B
Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by
  1. Pulakesin-I
  2. Pulakesin-II
  3. Vikramaditya-I
  4. Vikramaditya-II

Correct answer is option B
Who among the following was NOT a moderate?
  1. Bipin Chandra Pal
  2. Feroz Shah Mehta
  3. Surendranath Bannerjee
  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhle

Correct answer is option A
Menander I, the famous Indo-Greek ruler set up his capital at which place?
  1. Sialkot
  2. Pathankot
  3. Rajkot
  4. Sialdah

Correct answer is option A i.e. Sialkot
Explanation:
The famous Indo-Greek, Menander I (165/155–130 BCE) set up his capital at Sakala or Sialkot.

Under whose chairmanship the 15th Finance Commission has been constituted by the Union Government?

  1. Arvind Mehta
  2. Ramesh Chand
  3. NK Singh
  4. Shaktikanta Das

Correct answer is option C i.e. NK Singh
Explanation:

Under the chairmanship of NK Singh, who is the former bureaucrat and ex-Member of Parliament, the 15th Finance Commission has been constituted by the Union Government. The Commission will make recommendations for the five years commencing 1st April 2020. It will recommend devolution of shareable central taxes to the States and will also review several important aspects of federal fiscal finance. It will also look at the impact of the GST, including payment of compensation for possible loss of revenues for 5 years. Former Secretary Economic Affairs Shaktikanta Das and Adjunct Professor of Georgetown University, Dr Anoop Singh will be the members of the Commission. Chairman of Bandhan Bank, Dr Ashok Lahiri and NITI Aayog Member Dr Ramesh Chand will be the Part-time members. Arvind Mehta will be the Secretary to the Commission. The Commission will make its report available by 30th October 2019.