General Knowledge Questions

Q:

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.


When the waters ___________

A) rush back B) recede
C)  flow away D) ebb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) recede

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0 1917
Q:

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

Give somebody a ring

A) Propose marriage B) Inform about the death of a loved one
C) Call someone on the telephone D) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Call someone on the telephone

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0 1917
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The Sundarbans Reserve Forest (SRF) which is adjacent to India's Sundarbans National Park is located in which neighbouring country?

A) Bhutan B) Pakistan
C) Bangladesh D) Nepal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bangladesh

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0 1917
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Skoda, which launched sedan 'Rapid', is an automobile manufacturer based in

A) Japan B) France
C) South Korea D) Czech Republic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Czech Republic

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0 1917
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A solution contains 33 g of common salt in 320 g of water. Calculate the concentration in terms of mass, by mass percentage of the solution.

A) 13.05% B) 9.09 g
C) 9.35g D)  9.35%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  9.35%

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1 1917
Q:

Chipko Movement is associated with

A) Forests B) Agriculture
C) Industries D) Education
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Forests

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Chipko Movement is associated with the planting & protection of trees in the forests against the deforestation. It was started on January 9, 1927 in Uttarakhand.

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3 1917
Q:

ISRO has successfully launches 104 satellites in a single flight from?

A) Bangalore B) Sriharikota
C) Chandipur D) Ahmedabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sriharikota

Explanation:

ISRO has successfully launched 104 satellites in a single flight from Sriharikota.

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5 1917
Q:

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

 

Reprimand

 

A) Forgiveness B) Punishment  
C) Lecture   D) Blame
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Forgiveness

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1 1916