General Knowledge Questions

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Emission of light or heat from a central point

Who introduced the term 'Hindu rate of growth' ?

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted

Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?

Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Insurance is a contract, represented for a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection.
i. Represented in a policy
ii. Represented by a policy
iii. Represented with a policy

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Verdant

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.

Vicky said, "Please say nothing about this."

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Hound