Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1461. The Sun City is located in which continent?

South Africa

1462. Which soil formed by the deposition of silt brought by rivers?

Alluvial soil

1463. Who wrote Jatimeemamsa'?

Sree Narayana Guru

1464. How many hymns does the Rigveda consists?

1028

1465. By whom were India"s famous Peacock Throne and the diamond Koh-eNoor taken away?

Nadir Shah

1466. Which connects the ocean floor level with the continental level?

Continental slope

1467. Who is the author of History of the Congress Party?

Dr Shankar Ghose

1468. Which is the largest southernmost single island in India?

Great Nicobar Island

1469. Which ruler was known as Amitraghata, the 'destroyer of foes' ?

Bindusara

1470. The time at Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich. Hence, where is it located?

30° E longitude

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