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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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As the object covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time, it is said to be in ____________ motion.

A) uniform B) linear
C) non-uniform D) equilibrium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) non-uniform

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Disguised unemployment generally means___________.

A) Large number of people remain unemployed B) alternative employment is NOT available
C) marginal productivity of labour is zero D) productivity of workers is low
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) marginal productivity of labour is zero

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque

A) Idyllic B) Abominable
C) Iota D) Amiss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Idyllic

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________ is made by mixing iron with carbon and metals like chromium, nickel and manganese.

A) Ship B) Stainless Steel
C) Rust D) Ozone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Stainless Steel

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Which of the following statements with regard to the speech of Mahatma Gandhi at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University are correct?

1.he charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the laboring poor.

2.He asserted that our salvation can come only through the farmers.

3.He highlighted the plight of the untouchables.

4.He promised to take up the cause of the mill owners of Ahmedabad.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 only D) 3 and 4 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Only   1   and   2   are   correct,   as Mahatma  Gandhi’s  speech  in  BHU on 4 February,1916 did not include plight  of  untouchables  and  there was no issue of the mill owners on Ahmedabad in 1916.

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The National Flag Code of India has taken effect from

A) 26th January 2002 B) 15th August 2000
C) 26th Jan 2001 D) 15th August 2001
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 26th January 2002

Explanation:

There is universal affection and respect for and loyalty to the Indian National Flag. As it is the symbol of our national pride it represents the hopes and aspiration of the people.


The Flag Code of India 2002 permits unrestricted display of the tricolour, consistent with the honour and dignity of the flag.

 

The Flag Code of India has been divided into three parts:-

1. General Description of the National Flag.

2. Display of the National Flag by members of public, private Organizations & educational institutions etc.

3. Display of National Flag by Central or State Governments and their organizations and agencies.

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Smallest cell in human body is

A) Ovum B) Nerve cell
C) Sperm D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sperm

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Which company received the award as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies?

A) Tata Steel B) Reliance Industries
C) ITC Limited D) Infosys
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tata Steel

Explanation:

Among the given options, Tata Steel company received the award as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

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