GK for SSC and PCS Examinations [Test-70]

1.

Since 2013, the Odisha government has banned the mechanized fishing within 20km of the state's coast predominantly for the protection of which of the following fauna?

Olive Ridley Turtles

Salt-water Crocodiles

Hilsa Fish

Mangrove crab

2.

Who identified "Sandrokottus" of the Greco-Roman literature with Chandragupta Maurya?

D. R. Bhandarkar

Alexander Cunningham

R. P. Chanda

William Jones

3.

Who was the author of the book ‘Tirukkural’?

Seethalai Saathanaar

]Tiruttakrdeva

Ilango Adigal

Thiruvalluvar

4.

Which of the following mountain ranges is not present in Europe?

Apennine Mountain Range

Pyrenees Mountain Range

Sierra Nevada Mountain Range

Alps Mountain range

5.

Which of the following is the official language in Argentina?

Portuguese

French

Spanish

Dutch