This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which country is hosting the International Diamond Conference “Mines to Market 2017”? The introduction of local self-government in the modern period of India is associated with the administration ofWho among the following introduced the subsidiary alliance system in India? Which among the following diseases is also known as “Pink Eye”? Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below: On whom emperor, Akbar conferred the title of ‘Jagat Guru’ ? Who among the following introduced Cashewnut, Pineapple and Tobacco in India? The Peacock Throne was made for..What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for a candidate to be elected as Vice president of India? Who of the following was the first woman ruler of medieval India? GK quiz set 729 – general knowledge for SSC graduate level exam to prepare for competitive exams. More you will practice these MCQ quizzes, more will be your confidence.
Which country is hosting the International Diamond Conference “Mines to Market 2017”?
  1. India
  2. South Africa
  3. Zimbabwe
  4. Namibia

Correct answer is option A i.e. India
Explanation:
The International Diamond Conference has started at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai from Match 19, 2017 to bring together miners, diamond companies, experts, retailers, bankers and analysts from across the globe on a platform to discuss the supply and demand issues faced by the Global Diamond Industry. The theme of the conference is “Mines to Market 2017” and is organized by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC). The conference is sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India (GoI). The conference will witness Ministers from mining countries, delegates from Mining Companies, heads of Retail and Luxury brands, Int. Diamond heads of various banks and other prominent personalities of the Diamond industry.
The introduction of local self-government in the modern period of India is associated with the administration of
  1. Lord Ripon
  2. Lord Irwin
  3. Lord Dufferin
  4. Lord Canning

Correct answer is option A

Who among the following introduced the subsidiary alliance system in India?

  1. Lord Clive
  2. Lord Wellesley
  3. Lord Cunningham
  4. Lord Canning

Correct answer is option B i.e. Lord Wellesley
Explanation:

The doctrine of subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley, British Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805.

The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to enter into such an alliance in 1798.Tipu Sultan of Mysore refused to do so, but after the British victory in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, Mysore was forced to become a subsidiary state in 1799.

The Nawab of Awadh was the next to accept the Subsidiary Alliance, in 1801.

Which among the following diseases is also known as “Pink Eye”?

  1. Conjunctivitis
  2. Myopia
  3. Astigmatism
  4. Presbyopia

Correct answer is option A i.e. Conjunctivitis
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 3 and 4

Correct answer is option C i.e. 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Avanti was not directly related to life of Buddha, so this needs to be opted out. We have read that Pasenadi (Prasenajit), king of Kosala, was the Buddha’s contemporary and is frequently mentioned in Pali texts. Kosala and Magadha were linked through matrimonial ties. Buddha wandered through the towns and villages in the kingdoms of Kosala and Magadha teaching his philosophy. Gandhara is not directly associated with the life of Buddha. It was expansion of Maurya empire that Gandhara received much Buddhist influence, notably during the reign of Asoka.
On whom emperor, Akbar conferred the title of ‘Jagat Guru’ ?
  1. Purushottam
  2. Dastur Meherji Rana
  3. Hari Vijay Suri
  4. Devi

Correct answer is option C
Who among the following introduced Cashewnut, Pineapple and Tobacco in India?
  1. Dutch
  2. English
  3. French
  4. Portuguese

Correct answer is option D
The Peacock Throne was made for..
  1. Aurangzeb
  2. Akbar
  3. Shahjehan
  4. Jehangir

Correct answer is option C

What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for a candidate to be elected as Vice president of India?

  1. 18 years
  2. 25 years
  3. 30 years
  4. 35 years

Correct answer is option D i.e. 35 years
Explanation:

Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as Vice President of India- 35 years

Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as MLA- 25 years

Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as member of Lok Sabha-25 years

Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as member of Rajya Sabha-30 years

Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as MLC- 30 years

Who of the following was the first woman ruler of medieval India?
  1. Razia Sultan
  2. Chand Bibi
  3. Durgavati
  4. Noorjahan

Correct answer is option A