General Knowledge Questions

Q:

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.

 

Sushmita divorced her husband.

A) Her husband is divorced by Sushmita. B) By Sushmita her husband is divorced.
C) Divorcing of her husband was done by Sushmita. D) Her husband was divorced by Sushmita.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Her husband was divorced by Sushmita.

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Exam Prep: Bank Exams , CAT , GRE , TOEFL

0 1934
Q:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

We have seen that, when

X-think of it as losing its parts and shrivelling to a point
Y-occupy any portion of space, we need not
Z-we deny that a mental image can

A) ZXY B) YZX
C) YXZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ZYX

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Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1934
Q:

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

To hit the nail on the head

A) To take out frustration by beating a person B) To make a wrong decision
C) To find exactly the right answer D) To unwittingly fall into a trap
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To find exactly the right answer

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0 1934
Q:

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

grease the palm

A) dirty one's hands B) work in a garage
C) slip and fall D) bribe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) bribe

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0 1934
Q:

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

A) Enticing B) Fleeting
C) Erratic D) Elusive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Enticing

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0 1934
Q:

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phraseand click the button corresponding to it.

Pros and Cons

A) Professionals B) Con artists
C) Professionals and con artists D) Advantages and disadvantages
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Advantages and disadvantages

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0 1934
Q:

When our constitution came into act there were exactly

A) 395 articles B) 415 articles
C) 400 articles D) 405 articles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 395 articles

Explanation:

When our constitution came into act there were exactly 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules.

At present there are :

- 448 articles in 25 parts

- 12 schedules

- 103 Amendments

- Appendices 5.

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Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

2 1934
Q:

Name the British Viceroy who was the original practitioner of the policy of 'divide and rule' in Bengal.

Answer

Lord Curzon

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Subject: World History

3 1934