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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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The Rio Olympics have been started in 2016 was

A) 5th August B) 6th August
C) 4th August D) 3rd August
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5th August

Explanation:

Rio Olympics were held in  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 August to 21 August 2016.

  • Athletes : 11303
  • Countries : 207
  • Events : 306

 

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A proton is identical to _____.

A) the nucleus of helium B) the nucleus of a hydrogen atom
C) an alpha-particle D) a beta particle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a beta particle

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.


to go the extra mile

A) to get an unexpected bonus B) to make a special effort to achieve something
C) to lose one's way and walk aimlessly D) a vehicle which is very fuel efficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to make a special effort to achieve something

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Which state govt launched Krishak Bandhu scheme to address farmers distress?

A) Telangana B) Kerala
C) West Bengal D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) West Bengal

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Q:

Nucleotides are made of a pentose only.

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

Explanation:

DNA is made of nucleotides. And these Nucleotides are made of a pentose sugar deoxyribose, a phosphate, and a nitrogen-containing bases.


 


Hence, the given statement 'Nucleotides are made of a pentose only' is FALSE.

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What is the Capital of Namibia?

A) Windhoek B) Mogadishu
C) Utrecht D) Mombasa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Windhoek

Explanation:

Windhoek is the Capital of Namibia.

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As the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, it is said to be in ____________ motion.

A) uniform B) linear
C) translational D) equilibrium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) uniform

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Which state decided to launch Yuva Swabhiman Yojana for urban poor youth?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Haryana
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh state decided to launch Yuva Swabhiman Yojana for urban poor youth.

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