Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1441. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan distinguished himself in which field?

Agriculture

1442. The Government of India adopted the State Emblem of India from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Asoka on?

26th January; 1950

1443. Who was the editor of 'Malayali' published from Kollam?

Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishnapilla

1444. Who is the inventor of Rubber (vulcanised)?

Goodyear

1445. Which One feature is distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the vidhan Parishad?

Indirect election

1446. By whom was Saka era founded?

Kanishka

1447. Which was the first country to adopt Rolling Plan?

Sweden

1448. Who is the author of Crossing the Threshold of Hope?

Pope John Paul II

1449. In whom did the Government of India Act, 1935 veste the residuary power?

Governor-General

1450. First Indian to scale Mount Everest?

Phu Dorjee

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