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

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