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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, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
John was arrested on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he was released.

A) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence released him. B) John was arrested on a charge of murder but was released for lack of evidence.
C) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he was released. D) John had been arrested on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he had been released.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence released him.

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Nephron is related to which of the following system of human body?

A) Circulatory system B) Excretory system
C) Reproductive system D) Respiratory system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Excretory system

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

One who is honourably discharged from service

A) Belligerent B) Emeritus
C) Truant D) Mercenary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Emeritus

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A non-trading company used as a vehicle for various financial manoeuvres or kept dormant for future use in some other capacity?

A) Chit Funds B) Shell companies
C) Nidhi Companies D) Indigenous Bankers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shell companies

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A non-trading company used as a vehicle for various financial manoeuvres or kept dormant for future use in some other capacity is known as shell companies.

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Under which of the following denomination Kisan Vikas Patra is not available?

A) 5000 B) 500000
C) 10000 D) 1000
 
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Kisan Vikas Patra is a saving certificate scheme which was first launched in 1988 by India Post. KVP certificates are available in the denominations of Rs 1000, Rs 5000, Rs 10000 and Rs 50000. The minimum amount that can be invested is Rs 1000. However, there is no upper limit on the purchase of KVPs

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One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is

A) Australia B) Russia
C) Canada D) America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Canada

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Who is the first female and the first ever Asian to become the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Global Giant Unilever? She is incidentally an Indian.

A) Alka Banerjee B) Indra Nooyi
C) Padmasree Warrior D) Leena Nair
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Leena Nair

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Who was the Guru of the music maestro Tansen?

A) Bisaldev B) Haridas
C) Saint Gyaneshwar D) Ramanuj
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Haridas

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