General Knowledge Questions

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Crescendo

A) Dominate B) Escalation
C) Squander D) Revere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Escalation

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Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1986
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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.

 

The guide suggested, "Let's rest here for a while."

A) The guide suggested that we should rest there for a while. B) The guide suggested that we rest there.
C) The guide suggested we should rest for a while. D) The guide suggested resting for a while there.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The guide suggested that we should rest there for a while.

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Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1986
Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Piquancy

A) Bland B) Flavouring
C) Insipid D) Tedious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Flavouring

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0 1986
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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Call in question

A) Summon as a witness B) Doubtful
C) Prove a theory D) Challenge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Challenge

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0 1986
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Which fibre is also called as artificial silk?

A) Nylon B) Rayon
C) Polyester D) Acrylic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rayon

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Filed Under: General Science
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2 1986
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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.

The modes of action are _____ in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether it is Christ’s or Ramakrishna’s is personal and _____ . Science, on the other hand is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by _____ proof providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether

A) experience B) thought
C) festival D) activity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) experience

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0 1986
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The ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, which influenced the Indian National Movement, was taken from _________

A) American Revolution B) Russian Revolution
C) Chinese revolution D) French revolution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) French revolution

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Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: AIEEE , GATE

0 1986
Q:

World Television Day is observed on

A) Nov 16 B) Nov 17
C) Nov 21 D) Nov 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nov 21

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World Television Day is observed on November 21.

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Filed Under: Important Days and Years
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
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0 1986