Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1031. Which rulers began the construction' of the famous Kailasa rock-cut temple at Ellora?

Krishna-I

1032. When viewed in white light; why do soap bubbles show colours?

Because of interference

1033. 28 Which order of monks are famous for their silence?

Trappist

1034. Which Act formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time?

Indian Councils Act; 1909

1035. Who is the author of “Nineteen Eightyfour”?

George Orwell

1036. Silent Valley National Park was set up in 1984 at?

Mannarkad in Palakkad district

1037. Name the digestive enzyme that converts Starch to sugars (Maltose) is ?

Amylase; Ptyalin

1038. Air Defence and Guided Missiles School is located at?

Gopalpur (Orissa).

1039. Who is the author of “Savitri”?

Aurobindo Ghosh

1040. What are the ‘Temperate lows’?

Sub-polar low pressure belts

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