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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.


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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.


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Which temple is built in the form of the chariot of Surya, the Sun God with 24 wheels?

A) Soorya Narayana Temple B) Dakshinaraka Temple
C) Surya Pahar Temple D) Konark Sun Temple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Konark Sun Temple

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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.

 

There is now a reasonably ______ body of evidence suggesting that, even from the most rigorous scientific perspective, unselfishness and concern for others are not only in our own interests but also, in a sense, innate to our biological nature.

A) substantial B) small
C) insignificant D) ethereal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) substantial

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Where did the telegraph line be laid first?

A) Calcutta to Agra B) Agra to Jaipur
C) Delhi to Shimla D) Raniganj to Calcutta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Calcutta to Agra

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__________ is the 2016 Oscar Winner for Best Actor.

A) Leonardo DiCaprio B) Bryan Cranston
C) Matt Damon D) Michael Fassbender
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Leonardo DiCaprio

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Article 173 of the Indian Constitution "Qualification for membership of the State Legislature" deals with?

A) the directive principles of state policy B) the State Government
C) the Union Government D) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the State Government

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Which among the following difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration is INCORRECT?

A) Aerobic respiration takes place in presence of oxygen – Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen   B) In Aerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide – In Anaerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into carbon dioxide and water
C) In Aerobic respiration more energy is released – In Anaerobic respiration less energy is released   D) Aerobic respiration takes place in mitochondria– Anaerobic respiration takes place in yeast  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In Aerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide – In Anaerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into carbon dioxide and water

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According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land gifted to temples?

A) Vellanvagai B) Brahmadeya
C) Shalabhoga D) Devadana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Devadana

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Which of the following countries is not a member of G­8?

A) USA B) UK
C) Germany D) Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Germany

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