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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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  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
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Exercise intensity refers to

A) the specific component of fitness an activity is designed to improve B) the length of time or number of repetitions to be completed in one workout session
C) the number of times per week you need to do a particular exercise to see benefits. D) how much energy is expended while exercising
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) how much energy is expended while exercising

Explanation:

Exercise intensity refers to how much energy is expended while exercising.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque

A) Idyllic B) Abominable
C) Iota D) Amiss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Idyllic

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In 2015, a special semi-luxury train covering Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Jaipur was launched by the IRCTC. What is the name of the train?

A) Rajasthan Darshan B) Rajasthan Queen
C) Desert Circuit D) Desert Queen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Desert Circuit

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Q:

First Indian woman to cross English Channel?

A) Arati Saha B) Fathima Beevi
C) Bachendri Paul D) Kadambini Ganguly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arati Saha

Explanation:

Arati Saha was the first Indian woman to cross English Channel (between England and France) in the year 1959. She was born in 1940 in Kolkata.

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Which of the following statements about water is false?

A) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase. B) Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis.
C) Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water. D) Water can act both as an acid and as a base.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.

Explanation:

Water possess intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.

 

Hence, the given statement 'There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.' about water is FALSE.

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The force exerted on an object is 200 N and its mass is 100 kg. Find the acceleration of the object.

A) 2 m/s B) 2 m
C) 2 m/sq.s D) 2 s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2 m/sq.s

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The renal medulla is composed of tissue called

A) Renal Sinus B) Renal Pyramids
C) Vasa Recta D) Renal Pelvis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Renal Pyramids

Explanation:

The renal medulla is composed of tissue called Renal Pyramids.

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Which Governor General abolished the 'Sati System' in India?

A) Lord Canning B) Lord Ripon
C) Lord Wiliam Bentinck D) Lord Dalhousie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lord Wiliam Bentinck

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