Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1471. Which current is produced by upwelling of water off the coast of Chile and Peru?
Humboldt Current
1472. Who is the author of “The Treasure Island”?
R.L. Stevenson
1473. Which ancient civilisation was famous for secular architecture?
Persian
1474. By which is the amount of light entering into the eye controlled?
Iris
1475. In USA, which region receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Westerlies?
North-western
1476. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
Either House of Parliament
1477. Hundred Years War (1337-1453) was fought between?
England and France
1478. What do you understand by the word regur?
Black soil found in the Deccan
1479. Which Indian missile is capable of carrying nuclear weapons?
Prithvi
1480. Which was the first fort constructed by the British in India?
Fort St. George
