General Knowledge Questions

Q:

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. Vinoo was to leave for Hyderabad by the 5 o'clock train.
P. Quickly, both got the luggage in and the train began to move.
Q. He drove to the station and reached a few minutes before the train was to leave.
R. However, Vinoo had a busy schedule on that day and could leave the office only around 4:45 PM.
S. He rushed on to the platform and found his friend waiting near their compartment.

6. Vinoo heaved a sigh of relief and settled down to enjoy the journey.

A) PQSR B) RSQP
C) SQPR D) RQSP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RQSP

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1851
Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He said, "I had not received the passport hence I could not attend the conference held last year."

A) He said that he had not received the passport then he could not be attending the conference held last year. B) He said that he has not received the passport then he could not attend the conference held the month before.
C) He said that he had not received the passport, hence he could not attend the conference held last year. D) He said that he has not received the passport so he could not be attending the conference held last year.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He said that he had not received the passport, hence he could not attend the conference held last year.

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1851
Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the opposite in meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

INTANGIBLE

A) ETHEREAL B) CONCRETE
C) INSUBSTANTIAL D) ABSTRACT
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) CONCRETE

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1851
Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"What time does the flight arrive?" she asked the receptionist.

A) She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrived. B) She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrive.
C) She asked the receptionist when does the flight arrive. D) She asked the receptionist what was going to be the time for the flights arrival.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrived.

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1851
Q:

Which organ gets affected in Weil's disease?

A) Liver B) Lungs
C) Heart D) Kidney
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kidney

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1851
Q:

An object with a mass of 22 kg moving with a velocity of 5 m/s possesses a kinetic energy of :

A) 275 J B) 110 J
C) 2750 J D) 110 J
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 275 J

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Physics
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1851
Q:

Ayurveda originated from which veda?

A) Rig Veda B) Yajur Veda
C) Atharva Veda D) Sama Veda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rig Veda

Explanation:

Rig veda   =  ayurveda


Yajur veda =  dhanurvedha


Samavedha  =  gandharvavedha


Atharvaveda  =  shilpa veda

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian History
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

3 1851
Q:

A business organized as a corporation 

A) Is owned by its stockholders B) Has tax advantages over a proprietorship or partnership
C) Is not a separate legal entity in most states D) Requires that stockholders be personally liable for the debts of the business
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Is owned by its stockholders

Explanation:

A business organized as a corporation is owned by its stockholders.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Business Awareness
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

4 1851