General Knowledge Questions

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.

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

often struck ______ wonder at

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Keen interest or enthusiasm

What is the name of the process where gas is directly converted to solids called?

Which Kannada writer received the Sahitya Academy Award for his novel 'Swatantryada Ota'?

Which chef was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for his culinary contributions?

After his stint as the Reserve Bank Governor, which University in USA did Raghuram Rajan join as professor of Finance?

What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 12 Ω and 24 Ω connected in parallel?

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

There is a general agreement that some behaviors that are common in birds (1)/ as well as in crocodiles, was also common among (2)/ extinct dinosaur groups. (3)/No error (4)