General Knowledge Questions

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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

There is little room for free and open inquiry, and fundamental values and cultural norms remain largely unquestioned.

I. There is a little room for free and open inquiry

II. There is the little room for free and open inquiry

III. There is lessening room for free and open inquiry

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Only III D) Both I and III
 
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Explanation:
'Little' carries a negative connotation and means hardly any or negligible. 'A little' carries a positive connotation and means 'some'. Since second part of the sentence mentions that 'fundamental values and cultural norms remain largely unquest ioned', it can be concluded that something negative is being talked about. Thus, there would be no option for free and open inquiry.
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Who was the first Englishman to appear in the Mughal Court during Jahangir's reign?

A) Paul Canning B) Captain William Hawkins
C) William Edward D) Ralph Fitch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Captain William Hawkins

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

 

Concern for one's own area or region at the expense of national or supranational unity

 

A) Eschew B) Immolation  
C) Cede   D) Provincialism  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Provincialism  

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Who presented the first Union Budget in 1947?

A) Indira Gandhi B) Morarji Desai
C) R. K. Shanmukham Chetty D) John Mathai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) R. K. Shanmukham Chetty

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

She nodded her

 

A-head, and unapologetically shrugged

B-her shoulders while pointing to the

C-fine receipt she had just handed to me

 

A) CBA B) CAB
C) BCA   D) ABC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ABC

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The company’s interviews will ______ next month.

 

A) begin on B) began by
C) begin by D) begin at
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) begin by

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Q:

Which of the following is NOT a metamorphic rock?

A) Slate B) Schist
C) Diorite D) Phyllite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diorite

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Q:

Which of the following country’s national flag has a Dragon on it?

A) Nepal B) Sri Lanka
C) Myanmar D) Bhutan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bhutan

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