General Knowledge Questions

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.

little radical _______ their views

Who among the following has been awarded by the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award-2017 for his crucial mediating role and efforts to help children effected by the insurgency in his country?

Which Indian chief minister was awarded the "Transformative Chief Minister Award" by US-India Business Council (USIBC) in 2017?

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.

The new civilisation of Righteousness and __________, and therefore of Brotherhood, of ordered Liberty, of Peace, of __________, cannot be built up until the elements are removed ______________ have brought the old civilisation crashing about our ears. _________________ is it necessary that the War shall be fought out to its appointed end, and that _______________ premature peace shall leave its object unattained.

crashing about our ears. _________________ is it necessary

Who won the 2017 Women's Hockey Asia Cup held in Japan?

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

Rat race

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The speeding car knocked down the pedestrian.

As per a MoU signed in November 2017, India will provide financial assistance of $ 2.87 million for the public transport system to which Asian country?