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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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Which vehicle was used for ISRO's successfully launch of 104 satellites?

A) PSLV - C37 B) PSLV - C36
C) PSLV - C39 D) PSLV - C38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PSLV - C37

Explanation:

PSLV - C37 vehicle was used for ISRO's successfully launch of 104 satellites.

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Lingaraja temple is situated in which of the following Indian state?

A) Odisha B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Tamilnadu D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Odisha

Explanation:

Lingaraja temple is  a lord shiva temple situated in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. It is one of the oldest temples in India.

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What is the best definition of the term cottage industry?

A) goods are produced at home B) group of cottages that serves as factory
C) people of same colony work at same place D) people work at industries leaving their homes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) goods are produced at home

Explanation:

Cottage industry is a manufacturing activity of people operated at home. The handcrafts which were sold in the society are examples of cottage industy products. It is a small scale industry in which the labor force is mostly family members or individuals.

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What was India's rank in the latest ICC One Day International Rankings?

A) 1st B) 2nd
C) 3rd D) 4th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2nd

Explanation:

India's rank in the latest ICC One Day International Rankings is Second. England tops the list followed by India, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia in the list.

 

Whereas India's rank in the latest ICC Test International Rankings is First followed by South Africa and England in 2nd and 3rd places.

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Q:

Pune was once known as the capital of

A) Scindias B) Holkars
C) Bhosales D) Peshwas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Peshwas

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Ramesh ______ into his own trap

A) falling B) was fell
C) fell D) fall down
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) fell

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The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?

A) Allahabad Pillar inscription B) Eran inscription of Bhanugupta
C) Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II D) Bhitan inscription of Skandgupta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eran inscription of Bhanugupta

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Which of these established the rights of citizens?

A) Magna Carta B) The Bill of Rights
C) The Habeas Corpus Act D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Bill of Rights

Explanation:

The Bill of Rights established the rights of citizens. It is also called as Declaration of rights or Charter of rights. It is a list of most important rights to the citizens of a country.

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