General Knowledge Questions

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.

The father said to the son,"Why do you not start preparing for the examination this month?

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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ________________ weather conditions, the health department officials _______________ that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are _____________ as coming months might _________________ a challenge."

In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP)

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

fuddy-duddy

____ is the process in which acids and bases react to form salts and water.

Sea Guardian drones were obtained from which country?

As per the announcement by the government in August 2017, Banks importing gold and precious metals will have to pay ______ tax under the GST.

Why does a piece of cloth, which appears green in sunlight, appear black when it is viewed under red light?

National sport of Argentina?