Questions from Basic General Knowledge

161. The official name of Japan is ?

Nippon or Nihon; (means the source of the Sun)

162. Which is the fastest growing tree?

Eucalyptus

163. The Japanese Parliament is known as ?

Diet

164. Which was the Roman Assembly of Elders ?

'Senate'

165. Largest Sea?

South China Sea

166. Which primate is nearest to modern man?

Gorilla

167. Who was the first Chief Justice of Travancore High Court?

Ramachandra Iyer

168. Who invented the method of smelting iron with coke in 1709?

Abraham Derby

169. Who is considered as the founder of the Persian Empire?

Cyrus

170. Who is the author of “Servants of India”?

RK Laxman

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