General Knowledge Questions

What is the power rating (in W) of a bulb if a current of 0.3 A passes through on application of 240 V of potential difference across its terminals?

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Master of ceremonies

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

One (A) / should keep (B) / his word. (C) / No Error (D)

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.

Draw a blank

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The most powerful and the most perfect ____________ of thought and feeling through the medium of oral language must be traced to the mastery of words.___________ is better suited to lead speakers and readers ___________ English into an easy control of this language than the command of the phrase that perfectly expresses the thought. Every speaker's aim is to be heard and _____________. A clear, crisp _____________ holds an audience as by the spell of some irresistible power.

and readers ___________ English into an easy

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

Zip your lip

Indian  Institute  of  Science,  Bangalore  was founded by---

In 1970, an organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as-?