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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
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Which best matches the description with the genetic material?

A) Chromosomes are located in the cytoplasm. B) DNA is located in the nucleus.
C) Nucleotides form a helical structure that is called a gene. D) Chromosomes create genes.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DNA is located in the nucleus.

Explanation:

DNA is the genetic material in the cell. 

 

Hence, option B) DNA is located in the nucleus best matches the description with the genetic material.

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Strong language often means

A) strong feelings B) weak feelings
C) shared knowledge D) risk-taking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) strong feelings

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Which is the only Indian monument to figure in the world’s top 10 TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards for Landmarks  ?

A) Taj Mahal B) Qutab Minar
C) Gateway of India D) India Gate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Taj Mahal

Explanation:

Iconic attraction of India Taj Mahal has emerged as the 5th most popular landmark in the world and 2nd in Asia, according to the online travel portal TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice Awards for Landmarks. Globally, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba in Spain, and St Peter’s Basilica in Italy, bagged the first four ranks respectively. Whereas, the top 10 landmarks in Asia has been topped by Angkor Wat, followed by Taj Mahal on the second place. Apart from this, Taj Mahal has also ranked first in the list of popular landmarks in India, followed by AmberFort, Jaipur; Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, etc.

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As per the recommendations of the 12th Finance Commissions what should be the share of states in net proceeds of Shareable Central Taxes?

A) 20% B) 25.5%
C) 30.5% D) 33%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30.5%

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Which of the following crops  would be preffered for sowing in order to enrich the soil with nitrogen?

A) Wheat B) Mustard
C) Sunflower D) Gram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gram

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What is the total population of India according to 2001 Census

A) 1,02,71,01,012 B) 1,02,87,37,436
C) 10,12,52,751 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1,02,87,37,436

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“Chief Minister’s Award” has been launched by which state government to reward districts adopting digital payments?

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Rajastan
C) Assam D) Kerala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assam

Explanation:

The C.M of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has recently launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Award’ to promote digital transaction in Assam.

 

The Chief Minister’s Award would be given to the best performing district of the state that adopts digital payment methods and also educate larger section of the society about the cashless transaction.

 

The winning district’s Deputy Commissioner would be presented a prize of Rs 50,000 at the end of financial year 2016-2017 after March 31, 2017.

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Which is the only golfer to win the Masters Tournament Six times

A) Yound Liwei B) Sergey Karjakin
C) Jack Nicklaus D) Erik Weihenmayer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jack Nicklaus

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