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Those Candidates who are preparing for any entrance exam or jobs preparation must need to know about the current General knowledge because any jobs recruitment or placement exams provides a separate section for General Awareness .

Here are the many types of general awareness question related to science , solar SYSTEM ,Life Expectancy, Noise Scale , About Hinduism.

General Knowledge Question:

The largest museum in the world is the American Museum of Natural History.
The lowest mountain range in the world is the Buena Bhaile.
The country known as the Land of Cakes is Scotland.
The place known as the Garden of England is Kent.
The tallest tower in the world is the C. N. Tower, Toronto, Canada.
The country famous for its fish catch is Japan.
The old name of Taiwan was Farmosa.
Montreal is situated on the bank of River Ottawa.
The city of Bonn is situated in Germany.
The literal meaning of Renaissance is Revival.
Julius Caesar was killed by Brutus.
The title of Desert Fox was given to Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
The largest airport in the world is the King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia.
The city in Russia which faced an earthquake in the year 1998 was Armenia.
The largest bay in the world is Hudson Bay, Canada.
The largest church in the world is Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican City, Rome.
The largest peninsula in the world is Arabia.
The largest gulf in the world is Gulf of Mexico.
The tallest statue in the world is the Motherland, Volgograd Russia.
The largest railway tunnel in the world is the Oshimizu Tunnel, Japan.
The world’s loneliest island is the Tristan da cunha.
The word ‘Quiz’ was coined by Jim Daly Irishman.
The original meaning of ‘Quiz’ was Trick.
The busiest shopping centre of London is Oxford Street.
The residence of the Queen in London is Buckingham Palace.
Adolf Hitler was born in Austria.
The country whose National Anthem has only music but no words is Bahrain.
The largest cinema in the world is the Fox theatre, Detroit, USA.
The country where there are no Cinema theatres is Saudi Arabia.
The world’s tallest office building is the Sears Tower, Chicago.
In the year 1811, Paraguay became independent from Spain.
The cross word puzzle was invented by Arthur Wynne.
The city which was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire was Persepolis.
WHO stands for World Health Organization.
WHO (World Health Organization) is located at Geneva.
FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization.
FAO is located at Rome and London.
UNIDO stands for United Nations Industrial Development Organization.
UNIDO is located at Vienna.
WMO stands for World Meteorological Organization.
WMO is located at Geneva.
International Civil Aviation Organization is located at Montreal.
The Angel Falls is located in Venezuela.
The Victoria Falls is located in Rhodesia.
Ice Cream was discovered by Gerald Tisyum.
The number regarded as lucky number in Italy is thirteen.
Napoleon suffered from alurophobia which means Fear of cats.
The aero planes were used in war for the first time by Italians. (14 Oct.1911)
Slavery in America was abolished by Abraham Lincoln.
The Headquarters of textile manufacturing in England is Manchester.
The famous Island located at the mouth of the Hudson River is Manhattan.
The founder of plastic industry was Leo Hendrik Baekeland.
The country where military service is compulsory for women is Israel.
The country which has more than 10,000 golf courses is USA.
The famous painting ‘Mona Lisa’ is displayed at Louvre museum, Paris.
The earlier name for tomato was Love apple.
The first President of USA was George Washington.
The famous words ‘Veni Vidi Vici’ were said by Julius Caesar.
The practice of sterilization of surgical instruments was introduced by Joseph Lister.
The number of countries which participated in the first Olympic Games held at Athens was nine.
Mercury is also known as Quick Silver.
Disneyland is located in California, USA.
The country which built the first powerful long range rockets is Germany.
Sewing Machine was invented by Isaac M. Singer.
Adding Machine was invented by Aldrin.
The national emblem of Spain is Eagle.
Archimedes was born in Sicily.
The total area of Vatican City is 0.272 square kilometers.
The largest temple in the world is Angkor Wat in Kampuchea.
The largest dome in the world is Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, USA.
The largest strait in the world is Tartar Strait.
The Mohenjo-Daro ruins are found in Larkand District of Sind, Pakistan.
The largest city of Africa is Cairo.
The founder of KODAK Company was Eastman.
The Cape of Good Hope is located in South Africa.
The Heathrow Airport is located in London.
The neon lamp was invented by Georges Claude.
The last letter of the Greek alphabet is Omega.
The place known as the land of Lincoln is Illinois.
The US state Utah is also known as Beehive state.
The Kalahari Desert is located in Africa.
The Patagonian desert is located in Argentina.
The person known as the father of aeronautics is Sir George Cayley.
The most densely populated Island in the world is Honshu.
The two nations Haiti and the Dominion Republic together form the Island of Hispaniola.
The largest auto producer in the USA is General Motors.
The largest auto producing nation is Japan.
The famous ?General Motors? company was founded by William Durant.
The country that brings out the FIAT is Italy.
The first actor to win an Oscar was Emil Jannings.
The first animated colour cartoon of full feature length was Snow White and Seven Dwarfs.
The first demonstration of a motion picture was held at Paris.
The first country to issue stamps was Britain.
The actor who is considered as the biggest cowboy star of the silent movies is Tom Mix.
The Pentagon is located at Washington DC.
The world’s largest car manufacturing company is General Motors, USA.
The world’s biggest manufacturer of bicycles is Hero cycles, Ludhiana.
The world’s oldest underground railway is at London.
The White House was painted white to hide fire damage.
The largest oil producing nation in Africa is Nigeria.
The longest river in Russia and Europe is Volga River.
The first Emperor of Germany was Wilhelm.
The last French Monarch was Louis Napoleon III.
"History is Bunk" was said by Henry Ford.
The term ‘astrology’ literally means Star Speech.
Togo is situated in Africa.
Coal is also known as Black Diamond.
The first Boxer to win 3 gold medals in Olympics was Laszlo Papp.
The first ruler who started war games for his soldiers was Genghis Khan.
The first cross word puzzle in the world was published in 1924 by London Sunday Express.

 

About Hinduism.

Hinduism is broken into four key denominations, which are Saivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, as well as Smartism.

The Vedas Meaning “knowledge” in Sanskrit, the Vedas are the oldest and most authoritative texts of Hinduism. Composed around 1500 B.C.E., they are among the world’s oldest surviving.

Vedas consist of four parts. The Rig Veda contains verses of praise to the gods; the Yajur Veda discusses the requirements of ritual offerings; the Sama Veda, verses and chants for ritual offerings, and Atharva Veda, magical verses.

The Upanishads Among the principal texts of the Hindu tradition, the Upanishads are metaphysical treatises that are concerned with the origin and destiny of humanity and the universe.

The hinduism calls for the belief in one Supreme Being, who stands for both the creator, as well as a reality.

Karma, which stands for the cause and effect of an individuals choices and destiny is another main belief of hinduism. The thoughts, actions and words of an individual can affect their karma.

Ongoing cycles of Creation, Preservation and Dissolution within the universe is a main belief of hinduism.

Hindus believe that the soul can be reincarnated, undergoing a cycle of rebirth. Hindus believe that a soul is able to undergo numerous lifetimes within a physical body. All of the past lives that you have led, contribute to the person you are today.

The Bhagavad-Gita A section of the immense epic known as the Mahabharata, believed to be about 2000 years old, it is set on the field of the climactic battle of the Mahabharata.

The Puranas The name purana means “ancient,” and these eighteen texts are a compendium of legends and histories dating from the fourth century B.C.E. to 1000 C.E. They address the creation of the universe, its destruction and renovation, the genealogy of gods and patriarchs, and the reigns of ancient rulers.

The science of Ayurveda, and the science of Yoga, was inspired and developed by the great masters and seers of ancient India. The origin of Ayurveda and Yoga are common to play a highly complimentary role in spiritual evolution and the maintenance of physical well-being and vitality.

There are three paths according to hindu believes, karmamarga – path of works and action, jnanamarga – path of knowledge or philosophy, bhaktimarga – path of devotion to God

Hindu believes There are four stages of life brahmacharga – school years – grow and learn, grhastha – marriage, family and career, vanaprastha – turn attention to spiritual things, sanrgasu – abandon world to seek spiritual things

The seven sacred cities of hindus are Ayodhya, Mathura, Gaya (Bodhgaya), Kasi (Varanasi, Benares), Kanci, Avantika (Ujjain), Dvaraka

The ten commitments in hindu dharma is Ahimsa – do no harm, Satya – do not lie, Asteya – do not steal, Brahmacharya – do not overindulge, Aparigraha – do not be greedy, Saucha – be clean, Santosha – be content, Tapas – be self-disciplined, Svadhyaya – study, Ishvara Pranidhana – surrender to God

  

Science Question:

Vitamin – A
Year    1913
     Retinol
Main Metabolic Function    Essential for normal growth and development.
For normal function of epithelical cells and normal development of teeth and bones.
Prevents Night blindness.
Deficiency – Effects    Retarded growth.
Reduced resistance to infection.
Abnormal function of gastrointestinal, and respiratory tracts due to altered epithelial membranes.
Interferes with production of "night purple".
Available    Milk, Egg yolk, Ghee, Butter, Carrots, Tomatoes, Leafy and Yellow vegetables, Cod liver oil and Fresh fruits.
Nature    Fat-Soluble
Year    1936
     Thiamin
Main Metabolic Function    An important aid in carbohydrate metabolism.
Needed for Proper functioning of the digestive tract and nervous system.
Beriberi.
Loss of muscle.
Deficiency – Effects    Loss of appetite.
Impaired digestion of starches and sugars.
Various nervous disorder coordination.
Available    Peas, Beans and Cereals.
Nature    Water-Soluble

Vitamin – B2
Year    1935
     Riboflavin
Main Metabolic Function    Needed in formation of certain enzymes and in cellular oxidation.
Prevents inflammation of oral mucous membranes and the tongue.
Deficiency – Effects    Impaired growth, lassitude and weakness.
Causes cheillosis or glossittis.
May result in Photophobia and cataracts.
Available    Peas, Beans and Cereals.
Nature    Water-Soluble

Vitamin – B6
Year    1934
     Pyridoxine
Main Metabolic Function    Acts as do other B vitamins.
To break down protein, carbohydrate and fat.
Acts as a catalyst in the formation of niacin from tryptophan.
Deficiency – Effects    Increased irritability, convulsions and peripheral neuritis.
Anorexia, nausea and vomiting.
Available    Peas, Beans and Cereals.
Nature    Water-Soluble

Vitamin – B12
Year    1948
     Cyanocobalamin
Main Metabolic Function    Essential for development of red blood cells.
Required for maintenance of skin, nerve tissues, bone and muscles.
Deficiency – Effects    Results in pernicious anaemia.
Weakness, fatigue, sore and cracked lips.
Available    Peas, Beans and Cereals.
Nature    Water-Soluble

Vitamin – C
Year    1919
     Ascorbic Acid
Main Metabolic Function    Needed for form the cementing substance, collagen, in various tissues (skin, dentine, cartilage and bone matrix).
Assists in woundhealing and bone fractures.
Deficiency – Effects    Lowered resistance to infections.
Susceptibility to dental cavities, pyotthea and bleeding gums.
Delayed wound healing.
Specific treatment for Scurvy.
Available    Fresh vegetables, Lemon, Orange, Tomatoes, Cabbage , Turnip and Lettuce (Beetroot).
Nature    Water-Soluble
Year    1925
    Cholecalciferol
Main Metabolic Function    Requlates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestinal tract.
Affords antiachitic activity.
Deficiency – Effects    Interferes with utilisation of calcium and phosphorus in bone and teeth formation.
Development of bone disease, rickets and caries.
Available    Butter, Milk, Ghee, Cod liver oil, Yolk of Eggs and also in Sunrays.
Nature    Fat-Soluble
Vitamin – E
Year    1936
     Tocopherols
Main Metabolic Function    Protects tissues, cell membranes and Vitamin A against peroxidation.
Helps strengthen red blood cells.
Deficiency – Effects    Decreased red blood cell resistance to rupture.
Available    Germinating Wheat.
Nature    Fat-Soluble

Vitamin – K
Year    1935
     Phytomenadione
Main Metabolic Function    Essential for formation of normal amounts of prothrombin and blood coagulation.
Deficiency – Effects    diminished blood clotting time.
Increased incidence of hemorrhages.
Available    Fish, Wheat and Oats.
Nature    Fat-Soluble

Life Expectancy:

Country    Life Expectancy
Japan    80.0
Norway    79.0
Iceland    79.0
Switzerland    78.6
Sweden    78.5
Hong Kong    78.5
Australia    78.2
Italy    78.2

China    69.8
Thailand    68.8
Kyrgyzstan    67.6
Uzbekistan    67.5
Brazil    66.8
Mangolia    65.8
India    62.6
Iraq    62.4

Noise Scale:

    Ticking Clock    30 db
    House in a quiet street    35 db
    Radio Music    50-60 db
    Loud Conversation    60 db
    Office Noise    60 db
    Children Playing    60-80 db
    Lawn mower    60-80 db
    Vacuum cleaner    80 db
   Traffic Noise    60-90 db
    Sports Car    80-95 db
   Heavy truck traffic    90-100 db
    Loud Radio    100 db
    Motor Cycle    105 db
    Pneumatic drill    110 db

Solar System:

Pluto:Diameter     3,040 Kilometer
Moons    1
Avg.Distance to Sun    5,865.5 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    248 Years
Facts    This Planet is the farthest, the smallest, the darkest, the coldest and arguably the strangest.
It follows the most elongated and tilted orbit in the solar system.
Its moon, Charon, is nearly half its size – appears like a bi-planet.
NASA used a new infra-red telescope, has learned that Pluto is shrouded in frozen nitrogen- not methane as once thought. Nitrogen makes 78% of the air.

Neptune:    Diameter     49,000 Kilometer
Moons    8
Avg.Distance to Sun    4,497 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    165 Years
Facts    It is denser & little smaller than Uranus.
Its Atmosphere appear blue, with quickly changing white clouds often suspended high above an apparent surface.
Atmosphere constituents are mostly hydrocarbon compounds.
It Emits about 2.3 times more energy than it receives from the sun and the Aurora phenomenon was noticed by Voyager II.

Uranus:    Diameter     52,096 Kilometer
Moons    17
Avg.Distance to Sun    2,852.8 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    84 Years
Facts    Waterly Uranus is the only planet that lies on its side.
One pole, than the other, faces the Sun as it orbits.
Voyager-I found nine dark, compact rings around the planet and a corkscrew-shaped magnetic field that stretches millions of kilometers.

Mars:    Diameter     6,755.2 Kilometer
Moons    2
Avg.Distance to Sun    225.6 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    687 Days
Facts    The Viking probes failed to Beneath its thin atmosphere.
Mars is barren, covered with pink soil and boulders.
Long ago it was active, the surface is marked with dormant volcanoes and deep chasms where water once freely flowed.

Venus  :  Diameter     12,032 Kilometer
Moons    None
Avg.Distance to Sun    107.52 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    225 Days
Facts    Earth’s twin in size and mass, sparingly hot Venus is perpetually veiled behind reflective sulfuric-acid clouds.
Probes and radar mapping have pierced the clouds and carbon-dioxide environment to reveal flat, rocky plains & signs of volcanic activity.

Mercury :   Diameter     4,849.6 Kilometer
Moons    None
Avg.Distance to Sun    57.6 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    88 Days
Facts    Tiny Mercury, slightly larger than Earth’s moon.
Races along its elliptical orbital 1,76,000 kilometer per hour.
A speed that keeps it from being drawn into the Sun’s gravity field.
The crated planet has no atmosphere, days are scorching hot and nights, frigid.

Earth :   Diameter     12,732.2 Kilometer
Moons    1
Avg.Distance to Sun    148.8 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    365 Days
Facts    Uniquely moderate temperature and the presence of oxygen and copious water maker Earth the only planet in the solar system to support life.

Jupiter:    Diameter     1,41,968 Kilometer
Moons    16
Avg.Distance to Sun    772.8 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    11.9 Years
Facts    Two Pioneer space probes photographed the Great Red Spot on the Solar system’s largest planet.
Voyagers I and II later showed it is an enormous eddy in the turbulent cloud cover. Earth the only planet in the solar system to support life.
They also spotted dusty rings, three new moons and volcanoes on the Moon.

Saturn  :  Diameter     1,19,296 Kilometer
Moons    20 or more
Avg.Distance to Sun    1,417.6 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun    29.5 Years
Facts    Voyager I found that the celebrated rings of the golden giant Saturn are composed of thousands of rippling, spiraling bands just 100 feets thick.
The moon Titan has a nitrogen atmosphere and hydrocarbons.

Sun  :  Diameter     13,84,000 Kilometer
Statellites    9 Planets
Age    4.5 billion years
Facts    A rather ordinary, middle age star, the gaseous sun may reach a temperature of 27-millon degrees Celsius at its core.
Its 11 years cycle is now approaching a solar maximum, a period marked by frequent sunspots and flares.
On Earth, some radio waves will be disturbed and the amazing sky streamers called Northern Lights will appear.