Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1271. What was the name of the ship in which Vasco-da-Gama reached Kerala?
St.Gabriel.
1272. In terms of area, India is which largest country of the world?
Seventh
1273. Arundhati Roy was awarded Booker Prize in the year?
1997
1274. 'Madona' and 'The School of Athens' are the famous paintings of ?
Raphael
1275. Which inscription describes the achievements of Kharavela, king of Kalinga?
Hathigunipha inscription
1276. Who is the author of “The Mayor of Caster Bridge”?
Thomas Hardy
1277. ‘Gobar gas’ contains mainly which gas?
Methane
1278. How is the speed of light with the rise in the temperature of the medium?
Remains unaltered
1279. We lose consciousness if blood flow to the brain is cut off for more than?
Five seconds.
1280. World's longest suspension bridge?
Akasi Kaikyo Bridge (1990 meters) in Japan
