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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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International Women's day is celebrated on ___ March every year.

A) 6th B) 7th
C) 8th D) 9th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8th

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In April 2017, the announcement was made to change the Base year for GDP Calculation. The new Base year will be ______.

 

A) 2011-12   B) 2015-16
C) 2017-18 D) 2016-17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2017-18

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One horse power is

A) 68 watts B) 746 watts
C) 786 watts D) 764 watts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 746 watts

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Phytohormones are

A) substances controlling diseases B) regulators synthesized by plants influencing physiological processes
C) substances used for photosynthesis D) chemicals used for peeling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) substances used for photosynthesis

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What is a tissue?

A) Cells which are similar in origin, but dissimilar in form and function B) Cells which are dissimilar in origin, but are similar in form and function
C) Cells which are dissimilar in origin, form and function D) Cells which are similar in origin, form and function
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cells which are similar in origin, form and function

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Best of both worlds

A) Two best teams compete with each other. B) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.
C) Gods who rule heaven and earth. D) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.

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Which  one  of  the  following  with  regard  to Aridisol,  one  of  the  soil  orders,  is not correct?

A) Lack  of  water  for  plants during  most part of the years B) High organic matter
C) Large  accumulation  of  carbonates  at depth D) Absence of deep wide cracks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) High organic matter

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All  are  correct  except  B  as  Aridisol is just like sand like soil as in Arid region  e.g.  In  Rajasthan,  so  there will be very less amount of organic matter.

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What is the amount of work done when a body moves under a force of 1 N at a distance of 1 meter in the direction of the force?

A) 1 Joule B) 0.01 Joules
C) 100 Joules D) 10 Joules
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 Joule

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