General Knowledge Questions

Q:

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The modes of action are _____ in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether it is Christ’s or Ramakrishna’s is personal and _____ . Science, on the other hand is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by _____ proof providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

The modes of action are _____ in science and religion.

A) similar B) different
C) equal D) relevant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) different

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Around twelfth century, Sufi Silsilas began to ciystgdlize in different parts of the Islamic world to signify

1.continuous link between the master and disciple

2. unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad

3. the transmission of spiritual power and blessings to devotees

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Sufi silsilas began to crystallise in different parts of the Islamic world around the twelfth century. The word silsila literally means a chain, signifying a continuouslink between master and disciple, stretching as an unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad. It was through this channel that spiritual power and blessings were transmitted to devotees. Special rituals of initiation were developed in which initiates took an oath of allegiance, wore a patched garment, and shaved their hair. Thus, all statements are correct.

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Zealous

A) Droopy, Gigantic B) Tenacity, Assiduity
C) Fervent, Apathetic D) Conceited, Capacious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fervent, Apathetic

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Zealous: having or showing zeal
Droopy: hanging down limply
Gigantic: of very great size or extent; huge or enormous
Tenacity: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip
Assiduity: constant or close attention to what one is doing
Fervent: having or displaying a passionate intensity
Apathetic: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain
Capacious: having a lot of space inside; roomy
Hilarity: extreme amusement, especiallywhen expressed by laughter
Livid: furiously angry
Therefore, it can be observed that option C i.e. ‘fervent, apathetic’ forms a synonym- antonym pair of ‘zealous’.

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Q:

Computers on an internet are identified by

A) Street address B) E-mail address
C) IP address D) all of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IP address

Explanation:

An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing

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Q:

In Lok Sabha, who CANNOT vote in the first instance during voting?

A) Speaker B) Cabinet Ministers
C) Member of Lok Sabha D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Speaker

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Q:

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

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues

A) Accord B) Strife
C) Amity D) Affinity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Strife

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Q:

The World's largest island is

A) Greenland B) Iceland
C) New Guinea D) Madagascar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Greenland

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Q:

Which one of these events occurred first?

A) The completion of the Erie Canal B) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
C) The start of the American Revolution D) Iroquois tribes formed the Iroquois Confederacy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Iroquois tribes formed the Iroquois Confederacy

Explanation:

From the history,

 

The Erie Canal was completed in 1800's

 

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and after that the American Revolution was started in the same 1776.

 

The Iroquios Confederacy was formed early when the Europeans first began comonizing, may be early in 1600's.

 

So, from the above data of history, Iroquois tribes formed the Iroquois Confederacy was the event that occured first among the options.

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