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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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Who is the founder of Maratha empire?

A) Shivaji Maharaj B) Akbar
C) Ashoka D) Zahangeer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Shivaji Maharaj

Explanation:

Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of Maratha empire.

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The definition of Lysogeny is

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The definition of Lysogeny is a dormant viral infection of bacteria in which the genetic material of a virus combines with that of a host bacterium.

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Which state will be hosting 'International Tourism Mart' for the first time this year?

A) Tripura B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka D) Telangana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tripura

Explanation:

The 7th International Tourism Mart to be held in Tripura, the northeastern state in India for the first time for 3 days from Nov 22nd to Nov 24th.

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Which metal is responsible for Itai-Itai disease?

A) Cadmium B) Nickel
C) Chromium D) Mercury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cadmium

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The partition of india in 1947 was mainly due to

A) religious lines B) land disputes
C) administration D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) religious lines

Explanation:

After 200 years of long British rule, India got independence in 1947. India was then divided into two muslim majority Pakistan and Hindu majority India.

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Where would rna polymerase attach?

A) Phosphate groups B) DNA
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DNA

Explanation:

RNA polymerase attach to DNA molecule.

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The multiplier effect means that

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The multiplier effect means that "An effect in economics in which an increase in spending produces an increase in national income and consumption greater than the initial amount spent."

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Q:

World Television Day is observed on

A) Nov 16 B) Nov 17
C) Nov 21 D) Nov 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nov 21

Explanation:

World Television Day is observed on November 21.

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