Questions from Basic General Knowledge
131. The silver coins of the Gupta period were known by which name?
Rupyaka
132. Quinine; an alkaloid; extracted from the tree Cinchona Officianalis; is used to cure which disease?
Malaria
133. Who is known as the first English historian?
Bede
134. Supersonic jet causes pollution by thinning of which layer?
O3 layer
135. The deficiency of which leads to dental caries?
Fluorine
136. How is angular speed of a whirlwind in a tornado towards the centre?
Decreases rapidly
137. The Steam Engine invented by James Watt was called?
Beelzebub
138. Who gave the town Masulipatnam to the French?
Salabat Jang
139. Where is the headquarters of International Olympic Committee?
At Lausanne (Switzerland)
140. Molecular and cellular research centre is situated in which city?
Hyderabad
