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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
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  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
  • UPSC Examinations
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What is the function of chloroplast in a plant cell?

A) absorb nutrients from soil B) absorb water
C) absorb sunlight D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) absorb sunlight

Explanation:

Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae that conduct photosynthesis. Chloroplasts absorb sunlight and use it in conjunction with water and carbon dioxide gas to produce food for the plant.

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______ decreases the rate of setting of cement.

A) Alumina B) Silica
C) Gypsum D) Magnesium oxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gypsum

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

 

“I will make for you the best rice you have ever had,” said the chef.

A) The chef told that he will make for him the best rice he has ever had. B) The chef told him that he would make for him the best rice he had ever had.
C) The chef told that he will make for him the best rice he has ever have. D) The chef tells that he would make for him the best rice he has ever had.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The chef told him that he would make for him the best rice he had ever had.

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Q:

India has a land boundary of about _________ km.

A) 5200 B) 10200
C) 15200 D) 20200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15200

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Q:

________ is used for making vinegar.

A) Tartaric acid B) Malic acid
C) Oxalic acid D) Acetic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Acetic acid

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Q:

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

Cajole

A) Disenchant B) Entice
C) Repulse D) Bully
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Entice

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
The thin end of the wedge

A) In strict vigilance B) Start of harmful development
C) Be aware of the trick D) Not a worthy possession
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Start of harmful development

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
JUBILANT

A) SOMBRE B) DEJECTED
C) JOCULAR D) REJOICING
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) REJOICING

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