Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1511. Where is the headquarters of the UN Industrial Development Organization?
Vienna; Austria
1512. Who is the author of Death in Venice ?
Thomas Mann
1513. The time at Cairo is hours ahead of Greenwich. Hence, where is it located?
30° E longitude
1514. Which country leads the world in the export of oil?
Saudi Arabia
1515. When was the first "International Non-Smoking Day" observed all over the world?
1988
1516. The scientific name of Jack fruit is?
Artocarpus heterophyllus
1517. Who is considered the father of Sahatara (Sitar)?
Amir Khusro
1518. Which personality is credited with starting ‘Vana Mahotsava’ in 1950 ?
K. M. Munshi
1519. By whom was the Vernacular Press Act was passed?
Lord Lytton
1520. Person is called ‘Desert Fox’?
Gen. Rommel
