General Knowledge Questions

Q:

In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication D)  To be sure of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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0 2010
Q:

Which biome is also called Mediterranean?

A) Tundra B) Chaparral
C) Desert D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chaparral

Explanation:

Chaparral biome is also called Mediterranean. The chaparral biome is a part of each continent and consists of various types of terrain including mountains and plains. It is often confused with the desert biome because they share many similarities such as both being hot and dry. The chaparral biome receives more rainfall per year than the desert biome.

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Filed Under: World Geography
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3 2010
Q:

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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1 2010
Q:

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

That which cannot be believed

A) Awesome B) Incredible
C) Credible D) Ineffective
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Incredible

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0 2009
Q:

Which  of  the  following  statements  relating to  the  powers  of  the  President  of  India is/are correct?

1.The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.

2.The executive power shall be exercised by the  President only  through  officers subordinate to him.

3.The  supreme  command  of  the  defence forces of  the  Union  shall  be  vested  in the President.

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 only

Explanation:

The  Presidentof  India  is  the  head of   the   executive   of   the   Union Government    and    all    executive powers are exercised by him or her either   directly   or   through   the subordinate  officers.  President  can appoint  the  important  officers  in Central  Government  including  the Attorney-General   for   India.   The supreme   commander   of   all   the defence  services  is  the  President and  in  this  capacity,  he  appoints the  chief  of  the  Army,  the  Naval and the Air Force.

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Filed Under: Indian Politics
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2 2009
Q:

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Guidance B) Ambassador
C) Handkercheif D) Labourer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Handkercheif

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0 2009
Q:

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Etiquete B) Exquisite
C) Restaurant D) Scavenger
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Etiquete

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Filed Under: English
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0 2009
Q:

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

Gregarious

A) Affable B) Genial
C) Introvert D) Urbane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Introvert

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0 2009