Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1181. Most poisonous bird and the only known poisonous bird in the world is ?

The Hooded Pitohui from Papua New Guinea

1182. Where are the tropical cyclones-Hurricanes and Typhoons-develop and mature?

Any where in the tropical zone

1183. The temples built during the medieval period by which dynasty are known as 'Seven Pagodas' ?

Pallavas

1184. Who is the author of The Seagully?

Anton Chekov

1185. Who is considered as the father of cloning?

Ian Wilmut

1186. Who is the author of “Sursagar”?

Surdas

1187. In case a President dies while in office, for howmany months can the Vice-President act as President?

6 months

1188. Meghanath Saha award is given for outstanding contribution in which field?

Science

1189. Who is the author of Death under Sail ?

C.P. Snow

1190. Name the digestive enzyme that converts Lactose to glucose is ?

Lactase

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