Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1611. Isaac Newton was born in England in ?
1642
1612. Who is the author of “Our India”?
Minoo Masani
1613. What is the name of the ship used by Vasco-da-Gama to sail to India?
St; Gabriel
1614. Mercury thermometers can be used to measure temperature up to how many °C?
360°C
1615. Which is the Indian scientist whose name is associated with the measurement of growth in plants?
J.C. Bose
1616. Which one of the Chola Kings conquered Ceylon?
Rajendra I
1617. Who is the author of Gita Rahasya ?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
1618. Foot-and-Mouth disease in animals; a current epidemic in some parts of the world; By which is this caused?
Bacterium
1619. For which is the northern blot technique used for the detection?
RNA
1620. Which gas do not considered as polluting agent of air ?
CO2
