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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
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  • LIC / GIC Examinations
  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
  • UPSC Examinations
  • COMPETITIVE EXAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
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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.

On thin ice

A) To keep failing after repeated efforts B) To endure a harsh winter
C) To keep one's cool even in a tough situation D) In a precarious or risky situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) In a precarious or risky situation

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No improvement”.

A foolish person is some one who is easily taken-in and tricked by others.

A) sober B) stupid
C) gullible D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) gullible

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Which of the following gases is known as "Laughing Gas"?

A) Nitrous oxide B) Nitrogen peroxide
C) Nitrogen D) Nitric oxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrous oxide

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

Neither the Captain (A) / nor his men are (B) / afraid of fighting (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

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Which enzyme digests proteins in the stomach?

A) Trypsin B) Pepsin
C) Salivary amylase D) Pancreatic canal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pepsin

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Which of the following countries does NOT has the international border with India?

A) Pakistan B) Bangladesh
C) Bhutan D) Sri Lanka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sri Lanka

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During their rule the British persuaded or forced cultivators in Assam to grow __________.

A) Jute B) Tea
C) Sugarcane D) Wheat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tea

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Which among the following is used to generate light, to weld metals?

A) Ethylene B) Acetylene
C) Glycol D) Oxalic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Acetylene

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