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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?

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'Hunar Haat' an exhibition to exhibit and promote the arts and artisans from minority community was launched at which of the following events?

A) Pushkar Fair, 2016 B) IITF, New Delhi, 2016
C) Suraj Kund Craft Mela, 2017 D) Kumbh Mela, 2015
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IITF, New Delhi, 2016

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Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?

A) Vitamins have a small caloric value B) Vitamins can serve as an energy supply for the body if certain criteria are met
C) Like protein and some minerals, vitamins contribute to the structure of the body D) Vitamins are indispensable for the maintenance of optimal health
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vitamins are indispensable for the maintenance of optimal health

Explanation:

Vitamins are indispensable for the maintenance of optimal health is the only statement that is true about vitamins.

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Which country become the 1st country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage?

A) Vietnam B) South Korea
C) Taiwan D) Philippines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Taiwan

Explanation:

The 1st country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage is Taiwan.

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Q:

An advantage to group therapy is that groups

A) social support B) less time
C) economical D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) social support

Explanation:

Group Therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which one or more therapists treat a small group of patients to describe and discuss their problems. Group therapy allows individuals to develop self-awareness and better understand themselves by listening to others with similar issues in the context of their relationships.

 

An advantage to group therapy is that groups are source for social support.

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The dome of the Hagia Sophia is supported by

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Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.


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It was built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome. It was the world's largest building and an engineering marvel of its time.


The dome of the Hagia Sophia is supported by the four pendentives of the square corners.

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The shortest distance measured from the initial to the final position of an object is known as the _________________.

A) motion B) direction
C) velocity D) displacement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) displacement

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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.

 

Chicken out

 

A) Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war. B) Be a lover of non vegetarian delicacies.
C) Be easily confused over small issues. D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.

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Where is the Samadhi of Guru Gobind Singh located?

A) Anandpur sahib B) Amritsar
C) Nanded D) Ludhiana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nanded

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