General Knowledge Questions

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

I said to Arun, "What do you want?"

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Necessity is the mother of invention

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. Marine biology is the study of organisms in the ocean.
P. At a fundamental level, marine life helps determine the very nature of our planet.
Q. Marine life is a vast resource.
R. Shorelines are also shaped and protected by marine life.
S. Marine organisms contribute significantly to the oxygen cycle.
6. Marine biology covers a great deal, from the microscopic to the huge whales.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Espionage

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

The crime of betraying one's country

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Lambency

The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I haven't had _____ opportunity to study during the day.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Ensconce