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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
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  • LIC / GIC Examinations
  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
  • UPSC Examinations
  • COMPETITIVE EXAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
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Which lobe of human brain is associated with hearing?

A) Frontal lobe B) Parietal lobe
C) Temporal lobe D) Occipital lobe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Temporal lobe

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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.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.


expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.

A) rejuvenation B) reclamation
C) renovation D) restoration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) restoration

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Which one of the following forms of phosphorus is most reactive?

A) Black phosphorus B) White phosphorus
C) Violet phosphorus D) Red phosphorus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) White phosphorus

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What is the theme of the 2018 International Day of Democracy?

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The International Day of Democracy is observed every year on September 15 to highlight the values of freedom and respect for human rights as essential elements of democracy.


 


The theme of the 2018 International Day of Democracy is "Democracy under Strain : Solutions for a changing world".

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Cold air is ______.

A) lighter than warm air hence cold air settles down B) heavier than warm air hence cold air rises up
C) lighter than warm air hence cold air rises up   D) heavier than warm air hence cold air settles down  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) heavier than warm air hence cold air settles down  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Preposterous

 

A) Ridiculous B) Excessive
C) Incredible D) Reasonable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Reasonable

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Port Blair is the Capital City of _____.

A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Bihar D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

I was first to reach the college today.

A) I did reach first B) I was the first to reach
C) I firstly reached D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I was the first to reach

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