Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1821. Who is the author of “The Tin Drum”?
Gunter Grass
1822. Who is the author of “An American Dilemma”?
Gunnar Myrdal
1823. Which technique can be used to establish the paternity of a child?
DNA finger printing
1824. What is the major source of oceanic salinity?
Rivers
1825. Which was a telecommunication link established since 1963 between the Kremlin (Moscow) and White House (Washington DC; USA) ?
HOTLINE
1826. Who is the author of Chithirappavai ?
P.Y.Akilandam
1827. To whom was the title "Devanam Priya" given?
Ashoka
1828. The scientific name of Rubber is?
Hevea brasiliensis
1829. What is the present strength of members in the Economic and Social Council of the UN body?
54
1830. Because of which factor; clouds do not precipitate in deserts?
Low humidity
