This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Who has been bestowed with the Hari Om Ashram Alembic Research Award for 2016? Ancient Indraprastha was capital of which of the following Mahajanapada? Darcus Howe, the well-known black power activist has passed away. He hailed from which country? The historian Abul Fazl was killed by— Who was the founder of Maratha dynasty? Which of the following was the first paper currency issued by RBI? Which city has topped the 2017 Savills Tech Cities Index? Which of the following was the last battle of Sher Shah which proved most fatal to him? Kristin Davis has been appointed the new UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. She hails from which country? Who among the following invented Zero? GK quiz set 814 – general knowledge questions and answers for mba entrance exams to score maximum in general awareness part of exam. Online GK practice test with hidden answers.
Who has been bestowed with the Hari Om Ashram Alembic Research Award for 2016?
  1. Neena Srivastava
  2. Rakesh Kumar
  3. P Sundaresan
  4. S Rajasekaran

Correct answer is option A i.e. Neena Srivastava
Explanation:
Dr. Neena Srivastava has been bestowed with the Hari Om Ashram Alembic Research Award for 2016 to recognize the basic research in medical science. The award was presented by the honourable President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 28, 2017.
Ancient Indraprastha was capital of which of the following Mahajanapada?
  1. Kuru
  2. Matsya
  3. Panchal
  4. Vajji

Correct answer is option A i.e. Kuru
Explanation:
Kuru Indraprastha, capital of Kuru Mahajanpada located in Meerut Delhi region.
Darcus Howe, the well-known black power activist has passed away. He hailed from which country?
  1. United Kingdom
  2. United States
  3. Germany
  4. Haryana

Correct answer is option A i.e. United Kingdom
Explanation:
Darcus Howe (74), one of the most prominent black activists of his generation in Britain, has recently passed away in London, United Kingdom. He was best known in the UK for his Black on Black series on Channel 4; his current affairs programme, Devil’s Advocate; and his work with Tariq Ali on “Bandung Fil”.
The historian Abul Fazl was killed by—
  1. Hemu
  2. Bairam Khan
  3. Uday Singh
  4. Bir Singhdeo Bundela

Correct answer is option D
Who was the founder of Maratha dynasty?
  1. Shahu
  2. Shivaji
  3. Rajaram
  4. Balaji Vishwanath

Correct answer is option B

Which of the following was the first paper currency issued by RBI?

  1. Rs 1-Note
  2. Rs 2-Note
  3. Rs 5 Note
  4. Rs 100 Note

Correct answer is option C i.e. Rs 5 Note
Explanation:

The Rs 5-note was the first paper currency issued by RBI in January 1938. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central banking institution, which controls the monetary policy of the Indian rupee. It commenced its operations on 1 April 1935 during the British Rule in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Which city has topped the 2017 Savills Tech Cities Index?
  1. Austin
  2. Bengaluru
  3. San Francisco
  4. New York

Correct answer is option A i.e. Austin
Explanation:
Austin has topped the list of 22 tech cities across the world, as per the 2017 Savills Tech Cities Index. San Francisco has acquired 2nd position followed by New York and London. From India, Bengaluru ranked 20th among tech cities in the world. But when it comes to the cost of living index, Bengaluru tops the charts with a weekly residential rent for tech employees and household standing at $236 – compared to the tech cities’ average of $368. The purpose of 2017 Savills Tech Cities programme is to understand the diverse factors that make up a good location choice for the tech sector.
Which of the following was the last battle of Sher Shah which proved most fatal to him?
  1. Gaur
  2. Kannauj
  3. Kalinjar
  4. Raisen

Correct answer is option C
Kristin Davis has been appointed the new UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. She hails from which country?
  1. Belgium
  2. Australia
  3. United States
  4. Norway

Correct answer is option C i.e. United States
Explanation:
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has appointed an internationally acclaimed actress and philanthropist Kristin Davis as its new Goodwill Ambassador. Davis from United States championed UNHCR’s work through media interviews and via her social media channels. She has also supported key UNHCR advocacy and fundraising events and campaigns – including traveling to Australia in 2016 to help raise funds for women victims of sexual violence in DR Congo. The headquarters of UNHCR is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Who among the following invented Zero?
  1. Aryabhatta
  2. Varahamihira
  3. Bhaskara I
  4. An unknown Indian

Correct answer is option D