Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1241. Who discovered Brazil in 1500?
Kabral; a Portuguese
1242. Rubber is obtained from the latex of ?
Hevea brasiliensis.
1243. What is temporary tax levied to obtain additional revenue?
Surcharge
1244. What is the characteristic odour of garlic?
A sulphur compound
1245. First Woman Chief Justice of a High Court?
Leela Seth
1246. Smallest Cell?
Pleuro Pneumonia Like organism (PPLO). It is a mycoplasma.
1247. What represents the most complex level?
Ecosystem
1248. Archaeopteryx had which reptilian characters?
Clawed wings; teeth on jaw; tail
1249. Who is the author of "Vedadikara Nirupanam'?
Chatampi Swamikal
1250. In which year; the Battle of Buxar was fought?
1764
