Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1701. The time of Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich time. Cairo is situated at which degree?
30° East
1702. Who is the author of Rip Van Winkle?
Washington Irving
1703. What is the life of RBC in human blood?
120 days
1704. Revenue system during Akbar"s reign was in the hands of which person?
Todarmal
1705. By which act was the office of the Secretary of State for India?
Government of India Act; 1858
1706. Which country is situated geographically in America but politically a part of Europe?
Green Land
1707. Who is the author of “Eye of the Storm”?
Patrick White
1708. Which is similar to the Taj Mahal in construction?
Humayun’s tomb
1709. Lakshadweep Islands are the product of which creature?
Reef formation
1710. During which Gupta king"s reign did the chinese traveller Fahien visit India?
Chandragupta II
