Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1581. Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in the 13th century ?

Tejapala

1582. Which inscription describes the achievements of Kharavela, king of Kalinga ?

Hathigunipha inscription

1583. Through which are the characters are transferred from parents to progeny?

DNA

1584. The longest circle which can be drawn on the earth’s surface passes through where?

Equator

1585. Which was the first newspaper to be published in India?

Bengal Gazette

1586. If you swim one km; how many miles do you swim?

0.62

1587. First generation electronic computers were built with?

Vacuum tubes.

1588. Who is the author of “Tryst with Destiny”?

S.Gopalan

1589. Which structure was constructed by Emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri?

Panch Mahal

1590. Who is the author of “View from the UN”?

U Thant

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