Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1331. Who is the author of “Beyond Belief”?
V.S.Naipaul
1332. Which is an economic group of Third World countries which was founded under the auspices of the UNO in 1964 ?
The group of 77
1333. Michael Ferreira is associated with which game/sport?
Billiards
1334. Who was the contemporary of Velu Thampi Dalawa who revolted against the British in Cochin?
Paliyat Achan; Diwan of Cochin Raja
1335. During the proclamation of National Emergency which articls cannot be suspended?
Articles 20 and 21
1336. Who is the author of “I Dare”?
Pannesh Dangwal
1337. Quinine; an alkaloid; extracted from the tree Cinchona Officianalis; is used to cure which disease?
Malaria
1338. The Gayatri Mantra contained in the Rigveda is dedicated to which deity?
Savitri
1339. Who is the inventor of Electricity; Current?
Volta
1340. If a place is located at 20°N, 80°E in which continents does it lie?
Asia
