General Knowledge Questions

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If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is g, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of a planet whose mass is half of that of earth and radius is same as that of earth is _________________.

 

A) g/2 B) 4g
C) 2g   D) g/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) g/2

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In which session of the Congress was the slogan of the Simon Commission's boycott?

A) Calcutta Convention (1928) B) Madras Session (1927)
C) Surat Session (1907) D) Nagpur session (1920)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Madras Session (1927)

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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.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes

 

A) say B) said
C) saying D) says
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) saying

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Under which Article was Emergency in India declared in 1975?

A) Article 1 B) Article 152
C) Article 286 D) Article 352
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Article 352

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The current ______________ in global negotiations over climate change has stalled progress on the issue.

 

A) intransigence B) fallacy
C) stalemate D) rigidity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) stalemate

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Q:

The arrangement of leaves on an axis or stem is called

A) Phyllotaxy B) vernation
C) venation D) phytotaxy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Phyllotaxy

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Q:

Who is known as the father of computing?

A) Charles Faraday B) Michael Jonathan
C) Charles Babbage D) Douglas Well
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Charles Babbage

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

 

Easy come, easy go

 

A) if you forcibly tie up a person in a relationship that person will run away B) no matter what, one should never lose temper
C) every task is easy for a talented person D) something acquired without effort may be lost without regret
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) something acquired without effort may be lost without regret

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