Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1481. Where is Pituitary gland present?
Below the brain
1482. Dr. Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel Prize for which work?
Gitanjali
1483. Which are the west-flowing rivers of southern Indian which flow into Arabian Sea?
Narmada and Tapti
1484. First woman to sail non-stop around the world; alone?
Kay Cottee
1485. Who is the inventor of Shorthand?
Pitman
1486. Why is fog common around Newfoundland coast?
Because warm and cold currents meet
1487. Which is produced during allergic reactions?
Histamine
1488. Which organ breaks fat to produce cholesterol?
Liver
1489. Early Greek immigrants were known as ?
Ionians
1490. In where were Bengal the headquarters of East India Company located?
Fort William
