This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: What is the theme of the 2017 Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW)? The first ruler of Pala dynasty wasWho of the following kings was a friend of Gautam Buddha? Who was the brother-in-law of Harshavardhan ? Dhrupad Dhamar style of singing was started by— Which IIT institute hosted the 2017 International Conference on Financial Markets and Corporate Finance? Narasimhavarman I was one of the most famous Tamil kings of the Pallava dynasty who ruled South India and founded Mahabalipuram. His another name is _______? In which year Bharat Nirman was launched? The world famous Thakht – i – Taus (the Peacock Throne) was kept in which of the following Mughal buildings ? Consider the following statements:

  1. The abundant female images suggest that goddesses played a central role in the Indus Valley civilization
  2. Female God Figurine were abundant but male rare in the Chalcolithic communities

Which among the above statements is / are correct? GK quiz set 650 – general awareness test for SSC CGL, CHSL to prepare for multiple exams at several time which covers general awareness section. Printable general knowledge multiple choice quiz questions and answers.

What is the theme of the 2017 Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW)?

  1. Vision to promote Corruption Free India
  2. My Vision-Corruption Free India
  3. Preventive Vigilance as a tool of Good Governance
  4. Public participation to promote integrity

Correct answer is option B i.e. My Vision-Corruption Free India
Explanation:

The 2017 Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) will be observed by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) from 30th October to 4thNovember, 2017 with theme “My Vision-Corruption Free India”. The Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu will be the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Function to be held on 30th October 2017. The purpose of observing VAW is to educate the public at large about the corruption related practices and also educating them how to report about it.

The first ruler of Pala dynasty was
  1. Gopala
  2. Dharmapala
  3. Bhaskaravarman
  4. None of these

Correct answer is option A
Who of the following kings was a friend of Gautam Buddha?
  1. Prasenajita
  2. Bimbisar
  3. Sisupal
  4. Ajatsatru

Correct answer is option A
Who was the brother-in-law of Harshavardhan ?
  1. Grahavarmana
  2. Banabhatta
  3. Devgupta
  4. Bhaskarvarman

Correct answer is option A i.e. Grahavarmana
Explanation:
The sister of Harshavardhan, Rajyasri was married to Grahavarmana, King of Kanauj. He was the last ruler of Kanauj belonging to the Maukhari royal dynasty.
Dhrupad Dhamar style of singing was started by—
  1. Amir Khusrau
  2. Raja Man Singh Tomar
  3. Tansen
  4. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar

Correct answer is option B
Which IIT institute hosted the 2017 International Conference on Financial Markets and Corporate Finance?
  1. IIT Bombay
  2. IIT Madras
  3. IIT Indore
  4. IIT Kharagpur

Correct answer is option D i.e. IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
The 2017 International Conference on Financial Markets and Corporate Finance was held at Vinod Gupta School of Management in IIT Kharagpur on July 7, 2017. The 2-day was Conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman. The purpose of the annual conference is to provide a forum to showcase cutting edge research in the areas of financial markets and corporate finance. This conference saw submission of some 75 research papers and brought together researchers from academia, industry and regulatory organizations to deliberate on theoretical work, empirical findings and policy implications related to financial market microstructure and challenges in corporate finance.

Narasimhavarman I was one of the most famous Tamil kings of the Pallava dynasty who ruled South India and founded Mahabalipuram. His another name is _______?

  1. Mamalla
  2. Mahedravarman
  3. Apapar
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Mamalla

In which year Bharat Nirman was launched?

  1. 2004
  2. 2005
  3. 2006
  4. 2007

Correct answer is option B i.e. 2005
The world famous Thakht – i – Taus (the Peacock Throne) was kept in which of the following Mughal buildings ?
  1. The Diwan – i – Khas at Fatehpur Sikri
  2. Agra Fort
  3. The Rang Mahal at the Red Fort at Delhi
  4. The Diwan – i – Am at the Red Fort at Delhi

Correct answer is option D

Consider the following statements:

  1. The abundant female images suggest that goddesses played a central role in the Indus Valley civilization
  2. Female God Figurine were abundant but male rare in the Chalcolithic communities

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

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

Correct answer is option C i.e. Both 1 and 2