General Knowledge Questions

Select the word with the correct spelling.

Bryophytes are also called ____________ of the plant kingdom.

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

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.

The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro
electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial
forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.

While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand,

In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.

Which of the following animals can change its sex?

One who goes on a journey to a holy place -

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

A sea change