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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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In the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda, which one of the following hymns reflects upon the marriage ceremonies?

A) Surya Sukta B) Purusha Sukta
C) Dana Stutis D) Urna Sutra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Purusha Sukta

Explanation:

surya sukta--a hymn in the praise of the sun god

•dana stuti--these are hymns in the praise of those who donate

•urna sutra--is the dot/mark on the forehead that is put before performing rituals.

•purusha sukta---contains hymns about marriage ceremonies

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In which country Subhash Chandra Bose organized the Tiger Legion?

A) Germany B) Italy
C) Singapore D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Germany

Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Bose founded the Tiger Legion in the country Germany in the year 1941.

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Q:

What type of bird is on a Canadian $1 coin?

Answer

Common Loon

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When is the International Firefighters' Day(IFFD) observed every year ?

A) 2 May B) 4 May
C) 3 May D) 6 May
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 May

Explanation:

International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4. It was instituted after proposal emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a bushfire in Australia.

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What provides electrons for the light reactions?

A) Water B) Oxygen
C) Carbon dioxide D) Light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Water

Explanation:

Electrons are stripped from water in the light reactions of photosynthesis. Light provides the energy to excite electrons.

 

ATP and NADPH are both products of the light reactions and are used to power the Calvin cycle.

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When did East African Development Bank come into force

A) 1967 B) 1980
C) 1982 D) 1983
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1967

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Which of the following Pratyahara king took the title of 'Pramana'?

A) Mihirbhoj B) Watsaraj  
C) Ram Bhoj D) Nagabhata II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mihirbhoj

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What is e-commerce?

A) Buying and selling international goods B) Buying and selling products and services not found in stores
C) Buying and selling products and services over the internet D) Buying and selling products having to do with computer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Buying and selling products and services over the internet

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