Questions from Basic General Knowledge
12161. Who is known as the first English poet?
Ceadmon
12162. The refractive index of a given piece of transparent quartz is greatest for which light?
Violet light
12163. In human body, which hormone regulates blood calcium and phosphate?
Parathyroid hormone
12164. Book of poems entitled ‘Lamhe Lamhe’ is written by which Indian actress?
Deepti Naval
12165. Which was in power in the U. K. when India got independence?
Labour Party
12166. Which commission recommended the decentralisation system?
Balwant Rai Mehta
12167. Who were considered constitutionalist within the Indian National Congress?
Satyamurty and K. M. Munshi
12168. Who is the author of “Essays on Life”?
Samuel Butler
12169. The dimension of the The Great Wall is ?
1500 mile long and 20 feet breadth and 20 feet-height
12170. What is the main source of revenue to meet different expenditures?
Internal borrowings
