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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.


Why is General Knowledge Needed?

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.


Where we need General Knowledge?

  • Bank Exams
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  • LIC / GIC Examinations
  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
  • UPSC Examinations
  • COMPETITIVE EXAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
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Which one of the following statements about reusable space vehicle of ISRO is not correct?

A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle. B) The space vehicle was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
C) The reusable launch vehicle climbed to a height of 65 km before automatically steering back for landing. D) The vehicle was initially boosted by a rocket that contained liquid fuel.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle.

Explanation:

May 23, 2016 ISRO successfully flight-tested India’s first winged body aerospace vehicle operating in hypersonic flight regime. In this experimental mission, the HS9 solid rocket booster carrying RLV-TD lifted off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotaat 07:00 hr IST. After a successful flight of 91.1second, HS9 burn out occurred, following which both HS9 and RLV-TD mounted on its top coasted to a height of about 56 km. At that height, RLV-TD separated from HS9 booster and further ascended to a heightof about 65 km.

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In which of the following years was the 'Caste Disabilities Act' passed?

A) 1850 B) 1860
C) 1863 D) 1876
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1850

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According to a latest report by UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), released in November 2017, which region has been ranked as the world's most violent region for women?

 

A) Latin America and the caribean countries B) Sudan
C) Gulf Countries D) South East Asian Countries
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Latin America and the caribean countries

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Which institution is to provide USD 304 million loan to Assam to enhance Inter-state Power Transmission Project? 

 

A) AIIB B) World Bank
C) New Development Bank D) ADB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) AIIB

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If a ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 40 m/s, then what will be the magnitude of its displacement after 6 s?

A) 80 m B) 40 m
C) 60 m D) 20 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60 m

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Which country has banned cotton imports from China citing 'Slave labour'?

A) Russia B) United Kingdom
C) India D) United States
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) United States

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Which is not a basic function of a computer

A) Accept input B) Process data
C) Copy text D) Store data
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Copy text

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A person who writes music -

A) Lyricist B) Composer
C) Musician D) Cinematograher
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Composer

Explanation:

A composer is who writes music for a song whereas a lyricist is who writes lyrics (words) for a song.

 

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