Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1551. Who invented Steam Engine in 1769 ?

James Watt

1552. When is a volcanic eruption most likely to be violent?

When the lava is viscous

1553. Who is the author of Heat and Dust ?

Ruth P Jhabwala

1554. Experiences of an author as a traveller is called?

Travelogue

1555. Tashkent is now the capital of ?

Uzbekisthan

1556. Kourou city is well-known for which purpose?

Satellite launching

1557. The Capital of Zaire?

Kinshasa

1558. Who is the author of “Vanity of Human Wishes”?

Samuel Johnson

1559. "Peoples Republic of China' was formed in the year?

1949

1560. Who is the author of “Politics and Governance”?

Bimal Jalan

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