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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 Sikhs of New York ' organised the " Turban Day " at Times Square on which date?

A) March 15, 2017 B) April 11, 2017
C) March 14, 2017 D) April 15, 2017
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) April 15, 2017

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A king of the Roman Empire, in 37 B.C, became the most powerful and ruled for 44 years.Who was that king?

A) Octavian B) Julius Caesar
C) Lapidus D) Mark Antony
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Octavian

Explanation:

In 37 BC, Octavian became the most powerful man in the Roman Empire for 44 years under the titles of Augustus, which meant 'holy' and imperator, meaning 'Victorious general'. He also called himself Princeps, 'first citizen of the state'. The period of Roman history beginning with his rule upto A.D 284 is called the principate. His rule and the period following it were  peaceful and  are known in history as 'Pax Romana' which means 'Roman Peace'

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The Asia Pacific Summit 2018 began in?

A) India B) Nepal
C) Bangladesh D) Dubai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nepal

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The Asia Pacific Summit 2018 began in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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 When was Bulkan War II fought ?

A) 1912 B) 1913
C) 1914 D) 1915
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1913

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KYC norms for e-wallets made mandatory from

A) March 31 B) March 1
C) April 1 D) May 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) March 1

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Mid - Day is a scheme to provide nutrious food to

A) Those taking treatment in hospitals B) School going children
C) Daily Wage Employees D) Girls who are residing in girls
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) School going children

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

 

Who taught you to drive a truck?

 

A) To drive a truck by whom were you taught? B) Driving a truck by whom were you taught?
C) Driving a truck by who were you being taught? D) By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) By whom were you taught to drive a truck?

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.


to go the extra mile

A) to get an unexpected bonus B) to make a special effort to achieve something
C) to lose one's way and walk aimlessly D) a vehicle which is very fuel efficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to make a special effort to achieve something

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