Questions from Basic General Knowledge
131. Which wind in the northern hemisphere; the wind blowing from the Horse latitudes to the Doldrums?
Trade wind
132. Which substance is used to retard the setting action of cement?
CaSO.2HO
133. Who was the first Chief Minister who completed the term of five years?
C.Achuthamenon
134. Which set contains foods rich in carbohydrates?
Banana; potato and rice
135. Smallest State in Population?
Sikkim (India)
136. The Euro was introduced to world financial markets as an accounting currency on?
1st January 1999
137. The Currency of Czechoslovakia?
Koruna
138. What percentage of country"s demand for natural rubber is met by in indigenous production?
97%
139. Which ruler died while playing 'Chaugan'?
Jalal-ud-din-Khilji
140. Who introduced 'Anchal' postal system in Travancore?
Marthandavarma in 1729
