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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?

  • Bank Exams
  • Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
  • LIC / GIC Examinations
  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
  • UPSC Examinations
  • COMPETITIVE EXAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Category of Competitive Exams
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The FDA protects the U.S public from

A) drugs smuggled across the border B) paying too much for medicine
C) harmful prescription and OTC medications D) medications that can form addictions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) drugs smuggled across the border

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The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

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Which describes a Mendelian trait?

A) Humans either have attached earlobes or detached earlobes B) Blood type in humans has several different alleles
C) Plants can grow to a wide range of heights D) Human body mass is controlled by many genes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Humans either have attached earlobes or detached earlobes

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

 

He said to the principal, "I have made a mistake."

A) He told the principal that I have had made a mistake. B) He told the principal that he had made a mistake.
C) He tells the principal that he has made a mistake. D) He told the principal this that he has made a mistake.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He told the principal that he had made a mistake.

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Someone who copies everything you do

A) Copycat B) Copyroom
C) Copydog D) Copyrat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Copycat

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

(of a cat) to make a low continuous vibratory sound expressing contentment.

 

A) to buzz B) to roar
C)  to meow D) to purr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to purr

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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.

A drop in the bucket

A) So much silence that even a drop can be heard B) A very small amount compared with what is needed
C) The final act before the task is done D) A small favour is worth a lot to a person in trouble
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A very small amount compared with what is needed

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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.
The bullet hit the soldier in the arm.

A) Hitting in the arm of the soldier has been done by the bullet. B) The soldier was hit in the arm by the bullet.
C)  The bullet has hit it in the arm of the soldier. D) The arm of the soldier is being hit by a bullet.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The soldier was hit in the arm by the bullet.

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The goal of a command economy is to

A) create equality within a society B) mixed-market
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) create equality within a society

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