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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
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Who is the present (2017) Secretary General of SAARC?

A) Tajuddin Ahmed B) Mujibur Rehman
C) Muhammad Mansur Ali D) Mr. Amjad Hussain B. Sial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mr. Amjad Hussain B. Sial

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___________ is the second largest animal phylum.

A) Mollusca B) Chordata
C) Coelomates D) Anneldia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mollusca

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Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place ?

A) Dev Prayag B) Karan Prayag
C) Gangotri D) Rudra Prayag
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dev Prayag

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­ Indian Constitution came into force on

A) 15th August 1947 B) 26th January 1950
C) 26th November 1948 D) 6th November 1948
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 26th January 1950

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The predominant stage of the life cycle of a moss is the gametophyte which consists of two stages. The second stage is the ___________ stage.

A) Agar B) Leafy
C) Chlorella D) protonema
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Leafy

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What was the chief objective of the 'Wahabi movement'?

A) Forge cordial relations with the British B) Purify Islam
C) Improve the condition of women D) Adopt rational education
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Purify Islam

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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 expressesthe same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Why do you waste money?

A) Why is money been wasted by you? B) Why has money been wasted by you?
C) Why is money wasted by you? D) Why is money being wasted by you?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Why is money wasted by you?

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The term 'Zero Based Budgeting' refers to __________.

A) A specified sum of money authorized by the Legislaturefor a specific period of time B) To ensure that every rupee spent is result oriented
C) A statutorily mandated form of reimbursement or up-front payment for state expenditures D) A cost item for which payment is made by one stateagency to another
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To ensure that every rupee spent is result oriented

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