General Knowledge Questions

When is the World Energy Conservation Day celebrated?

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.

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

as a proof _______ the statement.

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 movie was an ______ watch.

The instrument that measures the ______________ is called an anemometer.

How much area of Bhutan is approximately covered with forest?

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Amit said to the gardener, "Did you find the ring anywhere?"

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Requisite

Which committee was set up to review the concept of the poverty line?