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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
  • Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
  • LIC / GIC Examinations
  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
  • UPSC Examinations
  • COMPETITIVE EXAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Category of Competitive Exams
  • All India Services:
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Where is Hambantota Port located?

A) Iran  B) Sri Lanka
C) Japan D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sri Lanka

Explanation:
The Hambantota Port (also known as the Port of Hambantota) is a maritime port in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.
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Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.

The __________ with which she manages the task is remarkable.

A) calm B) comfort
C) ease D) satisfaction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ease

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Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT

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Which of the following indicates the circle of the Saranath Pillar?

A) Law B) Revolution
C) Progress D) Religion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Progress

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

Baneful

A) Harmful B) Cruel
C) Disastrous D) Lucky
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lucky

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Which state government has enacted a stringent law calledProtection of Internal Security Act to deal with thechallenges of terrorism, insurgency, communalism and casteviolence?

A) Gujarat B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Maharashtra

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Filed Under: Indian Geography
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

A monthly contribution by the boy's elder brother (have made) this move possible.

 

A) had make B) had made
C) had making D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) had made

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Exam Prep: Bank Exams , GRE , TOEFL

0 1865
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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.

 

blood is thicker than water

A) relations are more important than merit B) all crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that of theft
C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones D) deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by strangers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones

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Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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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.

 

My friend said to me, "For me running is like therapy."

 

A) My friend told me this that for her running is like therapy. B) My friend told me that for her running was like therapy.
C) My friend told me that for her having ran was like therapy. D) My friend tells me that for her running is like therapy.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My friend told me that for her running was like therapy.

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Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1865