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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
  • Category of Competitive Exams
  • All India Services:
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Negotiate

A) Adjust B) Consult
C) Debate D) Remain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Remain

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In October 2017, India sent its first shipment of wheat to Afghanistan as a j part of commitment made by the Government of India to supply 1.1 million tonnes of wheat to that country on grant basis. The shipment was sent through

A) Iran B) Pakistan
C) Tajikistan D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Iran

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October 2017: A press release from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that the consignment would be the first to use the new route via Chabahar (Iran) to access Afghanistan, even as India plans similar transfers in the coming months.The shipment of wheat is a landmark moment as it will pave the way for operationalisation of the Chabahar port as an alternative, reliable and robust connectivity for Afghanistan. It will open up new opportunities for trade and transit from and to Afghanistan and enhance trade and commerce between the three countries (India, Iran and Afghanistan) and the wider region.

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

A) Arsonphobia B) Astraphobia
C) Astrophobia D) Arrhenphobia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arsonphobia

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Which of the following is not considered a Democracy?

A) USA B) Norway
C) India D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) China

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Who among the following Sikh Gurus had laid the foundation of Amritsar?

A) Guru Amar Das B) Guru Ram Das
C) Guru Arjan Dev D) Guru Har Govind
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Guru Ram Das

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The distance between the two latitudes is approximately ___________

A) 111 miles B) 121 miles
C) 111 kms D) 121 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 111 kms

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Which team won the 2015 Pro Wrestling League title?

A) Punjab Royals B) Haryana Hammers
C) Bengaluru Yodhas D) Mumbai Garuda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mumbai Garuda

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In ..........., Sher Khan ( SherShah )attacked Bengal and defeated Ghiyashuddin Shah.

A) 1358 B) 1583
C) 1538 D) 1540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1538

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