General Knowledge Questions

Q:

Control processes depend on which part of the brain

A) hypothalamus B) amygdala
C) cerebellum D) prefrontal cortex
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) prefrontal cortex

Explanation:

Control processes depend on the prefrontal cortex which shrinks with age. Inadequate control processes may explain why many older adults have extensive vocabs (measured by written tests) but limited fluency (when they write or talk).

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 In August 2017, Indian Government has launched a portal to provide a platform to sell agricultural produce called ‘e-RAKAM’. What does ‘M’ stand for?

A) Market B) Mandi
C) Management D) Messaging
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mandi

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In Akbar's regime, _____ was the military head.

A) Sultan Ahmed Fawad B) Suri Moja
C) Mir Khaas D) Mir Bakshi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mir Bakshi

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Q:

Who wrote the book "The God of Small Things"?

A) Arundhati Roy B) Anita Desai
C) Amartya Sen D) Arun Shourie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arundhati Roy

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Q:

Beryl is an ore/mineral of

A) Nickel B) Beryllium
C) Lead D) Tin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Beryllium

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Q:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: One has to work hard to establish, develop and maintain deep and lasting bonds with those who matter in one’s life.
Q: As "Man is not an island entire of itself", he cannot be happy in isolation.
R: Humans live out their life in the company of their family, friends, colleagues, superiors, even total strangers in buses and lifts.
S: And, brick by brick, they must build their relationship with each one, to lay a secure foundation for their road to happiness.

 

A) SPRQ B) RQSP
C) QSPR D) QRSP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QRSP

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Q:

Where was Guru Nanak Dev (the originator of Sikh religion) born?

A) Amritsar B) Anandpur Sahib
C) Talwandi D) Patna Sahib
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Talwandi

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Q:

The Sahitya Akademi Awards are given for best writings in how many Indian languages?

A) 12 B) 15
C) 20 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24

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