General Knowledge Questions

Which is the second highest civillian award given in India?

Magnetite is an ore/mineral of

What are Equinox days?

Which of the following gases is heavier than oxygen?

Isolines joining places of equal rainfall are called ___________

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.

As one of the most misunderstood practices, yoga has often borne the brunt of being __________ in extremes: of yogis in pretzel-like contortions at __________ end of the spectrum, and young Instagram-led, erstwhile-overweight beach posers ____________ the other. The truth is that yoga is what you want it to be — the ultimate customisable exercise form. For a runner, it may mean lengthening muscles to gain _______________, while for someone who is hyper-flexible, it could be a way of __________core strength.

it could be a way of __________core strength.

The salt concentration (measured as salinity in parts per thousand), is less than ______ % in inland waters.

Which of the following induces nitrogen fixation in soil?