Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1841. Who, was the Nanda ruler at the time of Alexander's invasion?
Dhana Nanda
1842. Phosgene is obtained by the reaction of carbon monoxide and which gas?
Chlorine
1843. Which tree require highest amount of water for growth?
Euclyptus
1844. Amir Khusarau, the ‘Parrot of India’, was born at which place?
Patiali
1845. The United Nations declared 1994 as which International Year?
International Year of the Family
1846. Who is the author of “The Namesake”?
Jumpa Lahiri
1847. Who is the author of “To the Lighthouse”?
Virginia Woolf
1848. By whom was word Adivasi was used for the first time to refer to the tribal people?
Thakkar Bappa
1849. In which district The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve is located?
Kollam
1850. What is the oxidation number and covalency-of sulphur in S8?
0, 2
