Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1541. What was the name of the learned lady who is said to have debated with the famous law-giver Yajnavalkya?
Gargi
1542. Who is the author of “ Mattuvin Chattangale “?
O.N.V Kurup
1543. Name the three prominent philosophers who gave inspiration to the French people during the Revolution?
Voltaire; Rousseau and Montesquieu
1544. In which country are ‘Dykes’ especially constructed?
Norway
1545. Who is considered as the father of the nation of Venezuela?
Simon Bolivor
1546. In vulcanisation, with which the natural rubber is heated?
Sulphur
1547. The Currency of Spain?
Peseta
1548. Who is the author of Middle March ?
George Eliot
1549. The Earth turns through 360° in 24 hours. Howmuch time does Each 15° longitude represent?
One hour
1550. Which is called ‘Herring Pond’ ?
Atlantic Ocean
