General Knowledge Questions

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

head over heels

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.

Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the _____ good of the greatest _____. The opposition party should _____ the wrong plans,
policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should cater to the _____ needs of the people to make its position solid.

It should also aim at the _____ good

Choose the most appropriate answer:Serena Williams defeated__________ to win the women’s singles title of Australian Open 2015.

The people of the Indus valley civilisation worshipped ____________________.

In October 2015, more than 350 landmarks in more than 90 countries were lit blue, the official colour of the United Nations. What was the occasion?

An increase in the price of a good will

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

At the eleventh hour

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

A fool's paradise