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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
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Arjuna award is given for

A) Excellence in sports B) Excellent service during emergency
C) Bravery in the battle field D) Excellence in archery
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Excellence in sports

Explanation:

The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. Started in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of ₹ 500,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll.

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The Highest dam in india is the _________dam

A) Maithan B) Bhakra
C) Hirakud D) Machkund
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bhakra

Explanation:

The Bhakra dam is 226 metres high and is one of the highest dams in the world.

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Q:

Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?

A) Hyderabad B) Lucknow
C) Mysore D) Jaipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lucknow

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Q:

On the Kelvin scale ,the melting point of ice is

A) 373K B) 100K
C) 273K D) 0 K
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 273K

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Q:

Which rock system has the maximum concentration of minerals?

A) Cuddapah system B) Dharwar system
C) Gondwana system D) Vindhyan system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dharwar system

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FROZEN FOOD – Who discovered the first practical method of freezing food?

A) C. Birdseye B) F. Rozenosh
C) G. Findus D) R. Scott
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

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Q:

The most important official post with vast responsibilities created by Ashoka was

A) Rajuka B) Yukta
C) Dharamamahamatya D) Prativedaka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dharamamahamatya

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Which instrument has keys, pedals and strings?

A) Guitar B) Piano
C) Violin D) Tumbra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Piano

Explanation:

A piano is a musical instrument which has keys, pedals and strings in which the strings are struck by hammers.

 

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