General Knowledge Questions

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

Phonetic

A change in which a substance undergoes a change in its physical properties is called _____________.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
If you talk to her nicely, she will probably (allow you) her notes.

Which of the following was not advocated by Mahatma Gandhi?

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

Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

I said to Ajay, “Will you lend me some money?” 

Which of the following induces souring of milk?

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

The public sector banks are witnessing in india a period of transition and are at crossroads, where they without giving up social responsibility, should also remain healthy. They need to undertake risky experiments yet perform it innovatively in a way it does not fail. They should make forays into new areas which are rarely tread by them and lose no emerging opportunities. It should be understood that absence of any bad advance is no sign of efficient banking system. It only indicates immense conservatism. However this is no guarantee for profit. There should be a balance between liquidity and risk. Past sins should be forgotten. Novel and pragmatic techniques should be adopted without which banks would be in danger.

What would happen if novel and pragmatic techniques are ignored?