General Knowledge Questions

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Plebiscite

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.

a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Eloquent

Which of the following country to host the 11th BRICS Summit is scheduled for October 2019? 

Megasthenes was an ambassador for which of the following empires?

What are two rights in the declaration of Independence?

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Needless to say, cooking (has become) easier now.

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

To proclaim widely or loudly.