General Knowledge Questions

Kargil War against Pakistan started in the year?

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 delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts which came to the minds of these men; and, on the other hand, it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided with chart and compass. They were _________ brilliant children, who know little of the dangers of the great world, but are ready to undertake anything. These philosophers regarded all knowledge as their province, and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

Krishna Sobti is the recipient of the 53rd Jnanpith Award. Which of the following books has not been written by her?

If a healthy freshwater fish is placed in salt water, what will be the expected consequence ?

Ringworm is a disease caused by

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Sunita has written a story which fascinates everyone.

Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

In  which  one  of  the  following  States  is Loktak Lake situated?