General Knowledge Questions

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 worst form of violence is terrorism ______ due to religious insecurities.

Who is the author of "The Twentieth Wife"?

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: We can not only see the beauty of nature in the form of floral and faunal diversity, but can also experience peace in the sylvan surroundings.
Q: A dense collection of trees, plants and other vegetation makes up a forest.
R: Forests are home to a great variety of wildlife such as animals, birds, reptiles and insects.
S: Forests are beautiful natural settings where we can go and experience nature in its splendid expression.

In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to _______________ to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system.

Among the following which one lays eggs and does not produce young ones directly?

Arrest of _________ in 1930 led to angry demonstrations in streets of Peshawar.

Device used for the detection and measurement of all types of radiation (alpha, beta and gamma)

A fresh egg when placed in salt water will