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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
  • All India Services:
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The largest expenditure component of GDP is

A) Consumption B) Net exports
C) Government spending D) Investments
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Consumption

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1 2012
Q:

Enumerators are stored by the compiler in

A) integer B) string
C) float D) any of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) integer

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Filed Under: Computer
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3 2011
Q:

What form of Shiva is most prominent in the Brihadeshvara Temple built by the Chola dynasty?

A) Harihara B) Bhairava
C) .Rudra D) Tripurantaka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tripurantaka

Explanation:

The most prominent form of Shiva in Brihadeshvara Temple built by Chola dynasty is Tripuntaka. Tripurantaka is a manifestation of the Hindu god Shiva. In this aspect, Shiva is depicted with four arms wielding a bow and arrow. Shiva as Tripurantaka is accredited with destroying three mythical cities of the Asuras. It is believed that the Rudraksha came from lord Shiva’s eyes, when he destroyed Tripura.

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Filed Under: General Awareness
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0 2011
Q:

Activation of the receptors by stimuli is called

A) Adaptation B) Perception
C) Habituation D) Sensation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sensation

Explanation:

Sensation is the activation of the receptors by stimuli.

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3 2011
Q:

Who selects the Social Audit Committee under MGNREGA scheme?

A) Chief Minister B) Gram Sabha
C) Mayor D) B.D.O.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gram Sabha

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Filed Under: Indian Politics
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2 2010
Q:

The FDA protects the U.S public from

A) drugs smuggled across the border B) paying too much for medicine
C) harmful prescription and OTC medications D) medications that can form addictions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) drugs smuggled across the border

Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

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0 2010
Q:

The Waste to Wonder park is in?

A) Pune B) Gujarat
C) Delhi D) Hyderabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Delhi

Explanation:

The "Waste to Wonder” park is in south Delhi.

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3 2010
Q:

Who has become first Indian player in ODI history to score three consecutive 100s as captain?

A) Virat Kohli B) Rohit Sharma
C) MS Dhoni D) Shikar Dhawan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Virat Kohli

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4 2010