Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1821. In which year, Economic Community of West African States came into existence?

1975

1822. Who was the only Governor-General/Viceroy to be assassinated in India?

Lord Mayo

1823. Which country makes maximum use of the geothermal energy?

Iceland

1824. Which communicable disease is caused by bacteria?

Leprosy

1825. Who is the author of Das Capital ?

Karl Marx

1826. Which charcoal forms of carbon is used in sugar industry?

Animal charcoal

1827. What are the main channels of our knowledge about the Indus Valley Civilization?

Archaeological excavations

1828. Which Governor General gave him the name "Raja Kesava Das"?

Lord Mornington (Lord Wellesley).

1829. What is meant by ‘Underwriting’; the term frequently used in financial sector?

Under valuation of the assets.

1830. Who is the author of Glimpses of World History?

Jawaharlal Nehru

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