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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 phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer


"I need you to give me a ballparks worth
of figures of how much this event is
going to cost us in the next two months."
i. give me a ballpark figure of how much this
event is going to cost
ii. give me the biggest ballpark of your figure,
how much this event is going to cost
iii. give me a ballpark figure of how much this
event is coming to cost

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A. Only i

Explanation:

Ans. A.
The answer is 'give me a ballpark figure of how much this event is going to cost.' A ballpark figure is a rough numerical estimate or approximation.

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Who among the following is the first Indian female gymnast ever to compete in the Olympics?

A) Bindu Bhosle B) Dipa Kannakar
C) Jyoti More D) Aruna Reddv
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dipa Kannakar

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The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

A) absolute monarchies and strong central governments B) extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
C) the manor system and the importance of land ownership D) decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the manor system and the importance of land ownership

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Who among the following is known as the Father of Civil Services in India?

A) Lord Cornwallis B) Warren Hastings
C) Lord Wellesley D) Lord William Bentinck
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lord Cornwallis

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What is the weight of one mole Carbon atoms?

A) 12 gm B) 120 gm
C) 1.2 gm D) 0.12 gm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12 gm

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Cross that bridge when you come to it.

 

A) It is always better to plan for an eventuality rather face it when you are unprepared. B) Deal with a problem when and if it arises.
C) A bridge is a path to a different world. D) If you are brave then you can overcome all hurdles.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Deal with a problem when and if it arises.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) ambolism B) agendoms
C) neglige D) heckling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) heckling

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Who was the 1st Indian to win Mrs. World in 2001?

A) Sonali Bendre B) Reita Faria
C) Lara Dutta D) Aditi Gowitrikar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aditi Gowitrikar

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