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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
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Consensus

A) Accord B) Discord
C) Consent D) Unity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Discord

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Choose the word that best defines the given phrase ‘Able to use both hands alike’

A) Dexterous B) Ambidextrous
C) Skilful D) Expert
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ambidextrous

Explanation:
Ambidextrous people have the ability to use both hands with equal dexterity. Ambidextrous describes someone who can use either hand to write.
Dexterous means showing skills.
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Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?

A) Vitamins have a small caloric value B) Vitamins can serve as an energy supply for the body if certain criteria are met
C) Like protein and some minerals, vitamins contribute to the structure of the body D) Vitamins are indispensable for the maintenance of optimal health
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vitamins are indispensable for the maintenance of optimal health

Explanation:

Vitamins are indispensable for the maintenance of optimal health is the only statement that is true about vitamins.

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District Judges in a state are appointed by

district_judges_in_a_state_are_appointed_by1557314721.jpg image

A) Chief Minister B) Collector
C) Governor D) Home Minister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Governor

Explanation:

District Judges in a state are appointed by the Governor of the State.

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Q:

The richest source of Vitamin D from food is

A) Cotton seed oil B) Olive oil
C) Cod liver oil D) Sunflower oil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cod liver oil

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

The king said, “Alas! Our enemies are too strong.”

 

A) The king said that their enemies were too strong. B) The king exclaimed sadly that their enemies were too strong.
C) The king was sad because the enemies were too strong. D) The enemies were too strong for the king.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The king exclaimed sadly that their enemies were too strong.

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Soil contains decayed remains of living organisms. This is called __________.

A) minerals B) biosphere
C) saline soil D) humus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) humus

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Which of the following bacteria is responsible for the formation of curd?

A) Lycopodium B) Yeast
C) Lacto-bacillus D) Fungus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lacto-bacillus

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