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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
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Which of the following is known as thinnest layer of the earth?

A) Core B) Mantle
C) Crust D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Crust

Explanation:

The thinnest layer is crust. It is about 100km. Where as mantle ranges upto 2900 km and the inner most core ranges upto 6300km.

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The term 'Dumping' refers to

A) The sale of a sub­standard commodity B) Sale in a foreign market of a commodity at a price below marginal cost
C) Sale in a foreign market of a commodity just at marginal cost with too much of profit D) Smuggling of goods without paying any customs duty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sale in a foreign market of a commodity at a price below marginal cost

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Which river in the Southern Peninsula has the second largest river basin in India?

A) Godavari B) Krishna
C) Cauvery D) Mahanadi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Godavari

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The substances which have very low ignition temperature and can easily catch fire with a flame are called _____________ substances.

A) hazardous B) perilous
C) incombustible D) inflammable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) inflammable

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In 1236 Sultan Iltutmish’s daughter, __________, became Sultan.

A) Rehana B) Rukhsana
C) Rashida D) Raziyya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Raziyya

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I am _______________this crime.

A) ignorant on B)  innocent of
C) indebted to D) ignoring
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  innocent of

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The National Flag Code of India has taken effect from

A) 26th January 2002 B) 15th August 2000
C) 26th Jan 2001 D) 15th August 2001
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 26th January 2002

Explanation:

There is universal affection and respect for and loyalty to the Indian National Flag. As it is the symbol of our national pride it represents the hopes and aspiration of the people.


The Flag Code of India 2002 permits unrestricted display of the tricolour, consistent with the honour and dignity of the flag.

 

The Flag Code of India has been divided into three parts:-

1. General Description of the National Flag.

2. Display of the National Flag by members of public, private Organizations & educational institutions etc.

3. Display of National Flag by Central or State Governments and their organizations and agencies.

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Q:

Cuscuta is an example of

A) Predation B) Ectoparasitism
C) Brood parasitism D) Endoparasitism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ectoparasitism

Explanation:

Cuscuta is an example of Ectoparasitism.

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