General Studies

Makes one fluent in spoken and written English with collective noun proficiency. This helps speakers gain knowledge about groups with accuracy and variety. Makes the English language rich and descriptive. It is included as a question in exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, etc.

1. A crew of sailors.
2. A gathering of people.
3. A group of islands.
4. A cluster of islands.
5. A colony of people.
6. A grove of trees.
7. A congress of representatives.
8. A code of laws.
9. A council of Advisers.
10. A family of members.
11. A fleet of ships.
12. A flight of birds.
13. A brood / flock of chicken.
14.  A clump / grove of trees.
15. A clique of people.
16. A cluster of galaxy / nuts.
17. A course of lectures.
18. A dozen of things.
19. A faggot of sticks.
20. A congregation of worshippers.
21. A consignment of goods.
22. A fall of snow.
23. A flock of sheep, geese, birds.
24. A flotilla of boats / ship/ barges/ hot air balloons.
25. A pile of books / hay/ gold/ stones/ wood.
26. A hoard of people / silver/ gold pieces / animal/ savages / monkeys/ zombies / rats/ money.
27. A heap of Stones / Sand / Rubbish / Wheat.
28. An army regiment of soldiers.
29. A band of musicians.
30. A packet of fruits / milk / biscuits / tea /chips / chocolate / salt.
31. A batch of boys / students / policemen / bread / cakes / cookies / bottles.
32. A bevy of girls / ladies / beauties / beautiful ladies.
33. A board of directors.
34. A bouquet of flowers / roses.
35. A box of cigars / crayons / oranges / chocolates.
36. A clutch of eggs.
37. A crate of eggs / beer / soda / malt.
38. A kennel of dogs.
39. A league of nations, states, power.
40. A bunch of flowers / grapes / keys / bananas / rose / old letters/ crooks.
41. A bundle of sticks.
42. A library of books.
43. A century of years / sonnets / stories.
44. A nest of ants / birds.
45. A swarm of bees / flies / ants.
46. A chain of mountains / islands / hills.
47. A gang of robbers / thieves / pirates / decoits.
48. A nursery for plants / children / apple.
49. A garland of flowers / memories.
50. A pair of shoes / trousers / scissors / spectacles.
51. A gallery of pictures.
52. A yoke of oxen.
53. A parade of soldiers.
54. A wreath of flowers / olive branches.
55. A peal of bells.
56. A syndicate of merchants / banks / investors / lenders / companies.
57. A pencil of rays / light.
58. A suite of rooms.
59. A stock of goods / supplies.
60. A suit of cloths.
61. A quiver of arrows.
62. A stock of corn / books / wood / foods.
63. A stalk of celery.
64. A posse of policemen / constables / reporters.
65. A squadron of planes / aircraft.
66. A shower of rain / compliments / bullets / blessings / divine compassion.
67. A series of events.
68. A shoal of fish / whales.
69. A set of tools / chairs / articles.
70. A sheaf of corn / grain.