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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
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Which country’s Mars Digger probe named the ‘Mole’ was declared dead recently?

 

A) USA B) Israel
C) UAE D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) USA

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Diego Garcia is

A) An Island B) A Country
C) An Ocean D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None

Explanation:

Diego Garcia is a chain of Islands in the Indian ocean with large military base under British Indian Ocean Territory.

The U.S. military facility on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean represents a horrific example of the human costs of war and imperialism.

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Who among the following is the author of Indica?

A) Megasthenes B) Seleucus
C) Chanakya D) Ashoka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Megasthenes

Explanation:

Indica is the book written by Greek historian "Megasthenes" in which he described India like how is the Indians life, what way of life is followed, etc...

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Which country won the Cricket World cup in 2011

A) Sri Lanka B) Australia
C) Pakistan D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) India

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What is the middle name of Sourav Ganguly?

A) Chandidas B) Karamdas
C) Karamchand D) Mohandas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chandidas

Explanation:

Sourav Chandidas Ganguly was a former Indian Cricket team captain mostly called as DADA.

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Q:

Which program requires concurrent enrollment?

A) Advanced Placement B) Articulated Credit
C) International Baccalaureate D) Dual Credit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dual Credit

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Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere B) action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
C) action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere D) lightning discharge in atmosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

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Q:

Jharia is famous for

A) Diamonds B) Coal mines
C) Pearls D) Gold mines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Coal mines

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Jharia, a town in the sate Jharkand in India is famous for coal mines and resources. It plays an important role in the economy and development of the state.

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