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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
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  • LIC / GIC Examinations
  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
  • UPSC Examinations
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What is the main component of biogas and natural gas?

A) Carbon dioxide B) Butane
C) Hydrogen Sulphide D) Methane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Methane

Explanation:

Methane is the main component of biogas and natural gas.

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Who is known as the Lady with the Lamp?

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A) Indira Gandhi B) Joan of Arc
C) Florence Nightingale D) Sarojini Naidu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Florence Nightingale

Explanation:

Florence Nightingale is known as the Lady with the Lamp. She got the name 'The Lady with the Lamp' because she would visit soldiers at night with a small lantern in her hand.

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Who institutes the META awards?

A) Reliance group B) Satyam group
C) Mahindra group D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mahindra group

Explanation:

The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) instituted by Mahindra group.

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According to a report by New World Wealth, which is the richest city in the world 2018?

A) Tokyo B) New York
C) London D) Paris
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) New York

Explanation:

New York City, London, and Tokyo are the richest cities in the world 2018, according to their ranks.

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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is located at which of the following places?

A) Geneva B) Rome
C) Paris D) Vienna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Geneva

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In which of the following activities silicon carbide is used

A) Disinfecting water of ponds B) Making casts for statues
C) Making cement and glass D) Cutting very hard substances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cutting very hard substances

Explanation:

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Silicon carbide is used in Cutting very hard substances.

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Which state govt launched 'My City My Budget' initiative?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Karnataka
C) Telangana D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Karnataka

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Q:

Who has won the Hero Indian Golf Open 2017 ?

A) Gavin Green B) S.S.P. Chawrasia
C) Anirban Lahiri D) Scott Jamieson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) S.S.P. Chawrasia

Explanation:

Chawrasia, became the first Indian to successfully defend a European Tour title and the first player to win their first four events in their home country.

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