General Knowledge Questions

Q:

Australia Day is observed on?

A) Jan 26 B) Jan 27
C) Jan 28 D) Jan 29
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jan 26

Explanation:

Australia Day is observed on January 26 every year since 1788.

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Aaton Van Leewen Hock is famous for the discovery of ___.

A) Microscope B) Nylon
C) Laser D) Radio valve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Microscope

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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.

 

Be under no illusions

 

A) Not be duped by a cheater B) Get out of a magic spell
C) Don’t have the habit of daydreaming D) Be fully aware of the true state of affairs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Be fully aware of the true state of affairs

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

He woke on, rising(A)/to a sitting position(B)/and rubbed his eyes briskly.(C)/No error(D)

 

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

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Whether we realise or not we are continuously making choices every moment of our lives.

A) comprehensively B) comparatively
C) constantly D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) constantly

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

Obtain something by force, threats, or other unfair means.

A) To regret B) To extort
C) To resent D) To encompass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To extort

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Which among the following is national water animal of India?

A) Crocodile B) Turtle
C) Alligator D) Gangetic Dolphin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gangetic Dolphin

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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.
An axe to grind

A) To act bravely B) To act like a fool
C) To have a selfish motive D) To take risk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have a selfish motive

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