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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
  • All India Services:
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The UNESCO literacy prize has been given to India for the third consecutive year in1992.The 1992 prize has been given to 

A) Kerala B) West Bengal
C) Pondicherry D) Assam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pondicherry

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The granting of fundamental rights to citizens aims at ensuring ?

A) Socialistic government B) Individual liberty
C) An Independent judiciary D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Individual liberty

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Hollywood movie named The Black Prince recently won the Special Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival. Which Indian actress has acted in this movie  ?

A) Shabana Azmi B) Deepika Padukone
C) Juhi Chawla D) Priyanka Chopra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Shabana Azmi

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The schools which taught primary education to Muslims during the period of sultanate

A) Mukhaddams B) Makthabs
C) Kohies D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Makthabs

Explanation:

Makthabs taught the primary education to muslims during the period of sultanate

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Which of the following is the capital of the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

A) Dadra B) Nagar Haveli
C) Kavaratti D) Silvassa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Silvassa

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How many member countries did the UNO have on its formation in 1945 ?

A) 45 B) 51
C) 48 D) 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 51

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Which battle established British supremacy in India?

A) The Battle of Buxar B) The Battle of Plassey
C) The Battle of Mysore D) The Battle of Samergarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Battle of Plassey

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The Battle of Plassey in the year 1757, victory of British East India company over Nawab of Bengal established British supremacy in India. The victory came under the leadership of Robert Clive.

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You can See, Smell and Taste microorganisms.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

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You cannot see a microorganisms without using a Microscope. You also cannot taste or smell microorganisms such as bacteria in contaminated food.

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