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What is General Knowledge?

The public knowledge communicated by a range of non-specialist masses encompassing a wide subject range. General erudition: knowledge of many things.


What does General Knowledge talk about?

Knowledge about anything, anyone, anyplace in the universe. General acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation. General knowledge is also moderately associated with verbal ability, though only weakly or not at all with numerical and spatial ability.


Why is General Knowledge Needed?

There are studies that found General Knowledge can predict exam results. The study examined personality predictors &cognitive ability in student's exam performance which found General knowledge was positively related with overall exam results.


Where we need General Knowledge?

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What was the religion of Malik Kafur before he entered the service of Ala-ud-din?

A) Zoroastrianism B) Hinduism
C) Buddhism D) Jainism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hinduism

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Purushasukta is founded in the

A) Bhagavad Gita B) Rigveda
C) Manusmriti D) Athrvaveda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rigveda

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What is the capital of Indian Union Territory Lakshadweep  ?

A) Port Blair B) Delhi
C) Pondicherry D) Kavaratti
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kavaratti

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GDP at factor cost is

A) GDP minus indirect taxes plus subsidies B) GNP minus depreciation allowances
C) NNP plus depreciation allowances D) GDP minus subsidies plus indirect taxes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) GDP minus indirect taxes plus subsidies

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Bijapur is known for its what?

A) Statue of Gomateshwara B) Heavy rainfall
C) Gol Gumbaz D) Severe Drought area
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gol Gumbaz

Explanation:

Bijapur is known for its Gol Gumbaz. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty.

 

What is Gol Gumbaz ::

 

1. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah. This is the most famous monument in Bijapur. 

2. It is the largest dome ever built in India.

3. A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times.

4. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away.

 

    • Statue of Gomateshwara - Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.

 

    • Heavy Rainfall - Cherrapunji in Meghalaya.
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Gammaxene, D.D.T. & Bleaching powder are important compounds of

A) Nitrogen B) Phosphorus
C) Chlorine D) Sulphur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chlorine

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Gammaxene, D.D.T. & Bleaching powder are important compounds of Chlorine.

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What are the sides of the dna ladder made of

A) nitrates and sugars B) sugars and hydrates
C) sugars and phosphates D) phosphates and nitrates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sugars and phosphates

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DNA is a double-stranded molecule twisted into a helix. The shape of DNA is a double helix, which is like a twisted ladder. The sides of the ladder are made of alternating sugar and phosphate molecules. Deoxyribose, which is a pentose, and a phosphate group are the two molecules together form the two sides of the DNA. The rungs of the ladder are pairs of 4 types of nitrogen bases.

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Which is NOT a good Web security strategy ?

A) Remove unnecessary compilers and interpreters B) Add demo programs, so users can test system without accessing production data
C) Limit the users who can load software, edit or add files D) Restrict access to the Web server keep a minimum number of ports open
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Remove unnecessary compilers and interpreters

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