This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: During the reign of which of the following dynasties did kalidasa flourish? Which of the following is the oldest dynasty? Dalhousie’s worst political blunder was ___? Part VI of our constitution is applicable to all the states except _ _ _? Which of the following was the capital of Chola dynasty? Which parliamentary committee has suggested merger of state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for their long-term survival? Where is the headquarters of the National Safety Council (NSC)? Who among the following painters was appointed Diwan of Multan by Akbar? Gandhi called for an all India Hartal (strike) to protest against Rowlatt Act on 6th April ________.Consider the following statements:
1. The queen of England was declared as the empress of India in 1858.
2. Emperor George V and Empress Mary had organized the Royal Court in Delhi in 1911.
Which of these statements is/are correct? GK quiz set 639 – general knowledge India quiz to score maximum in general awareness part of exam. Printable general knowledge multiple choice quiz questions and answers.
During the reign of which of the following dynasties did kalidasa flourish?
  1. Mauryas,
  2. Sungas,
  3. Guptas,
  4. Vardhanas

Correct answer is option C
Which of the following is the oldest dynasty?
  1. Maurya
  2. Chola
  3. Chalukya
  4. Nanda

Correct answer is option D

Dalhousie’s worst political blunder was ___?

  1. Annexation of Punjab
  2. Occupation of lower Burma
  3. Abolition of the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’
  4. Annexation of Oudh

Correct answer is option D i.e. Annexation of Oudh
Explanation:

Annexation of Oudh in February 1856 was a very important decision taken by Lord Dalhousie. But the annexation of Oudh was surely the company’s and Dalhousie’s worst blunder. It proved disadvantageous for the English as the people of Oudh strongly participated in the Revolt of 1857. The English used their giant`s strength and had injured their reputation in the eyes of the Indians. During the Revolt of 1857, the sepoys of Oudh had brought about havoc and had added to the difficulties of the British. It is said that the forced abduction of Wajid Ali Shah and annexation of Oudh were offences against good faith and public conscience.

Part VI of our constitution is applicable to all the states except __________?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh
  2. Jammu and Kashmir
  3. Sikkim
  4. Assam

Correct answer is option B i.e. Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the following was the capital of Chola dynasty?
  1. Madurai
  2. Karur
  3. Uraiyaur
  4. Kaveripattnam

Correct answer is option C i.e. Uraiyaur
Explanation:
The capital of Chola Kingdom was Uraiyaur that was famous for cotton trade and Purhar.
Which parliamentary committee has suggested merger of state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for their long-term survival?
  1. Tarun Jaitely committee
  2. Bhagat Singh Koshyari committee
  3. Ashok Lavasa committee
  4. Arvind Sawant committee

Correct answer is option B i.e. Bhagat Singh Koshyari committee
Explanation:
The Committee of Petitions headed by BJP MP Bhagat Singh Koshyari has tabled a report in Lok Sabha which suggests the merger state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for their long-term survival. As per the Parliamentary committee report, the merger will create a bigger state-owned telecom company, which would give a tough competition to other private telecom players present in the market.
Where is the headquarters of the National Safety Council (NSC)?
  1. New Delhi
  2. Kochi
  3. Mumbai
  4. Chennai

Correct answer is option C i.e. Mumbai
Explanation:
The National Safety Council (NSC) is a self-supporting non-profit autonomous society, set up by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt. of India (GoI) on 4th March 1966. Its aim is to strengthen a national movement on Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) to prevent and mitigate loss of life, human suffering and economic losses and provide support services. It is in news because the 2016 NSCI Safety Awards will be presented by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya on April 20, 2017 in New Delhi. The NSCI Safety Awards are coveted national level awards in the field of Workplace Safety, Health and Environment. The headquarters of the NSC is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Who among the following painters was appointed Diwan of Multan by Akbar?
  1. Abdul Samad
  2. Abul Hasan
  3. Mir Syed Ali
  4. Daswant

Correct answer is option A
Gandhi called for an all India Hartal (strike) to protest against Rowlatt Act on 6th April ________.
  1. 1918
  2. 1919
  3. 1926
  4. 1925

Correct answer is option B
Consider the following statements:
1. The queen of England was declared as the empress of India in 1858.
2. Emperor George V and Empress Mary had organized the Royal Court in Delhi in 1911.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
  1. only 1
  2. only 2
  3. 1 and 2 both
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer is option C