Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1861. India reached the final of the Davis Cup for the first time in which year?

1966

1862. When did the battle which is the story of Mahabharata most probably take place ?

Around 1000 B. C

1863. What was the name of the ship in which Vasco-da-Gama reached Kerala?

St.Gabriel.

1864. Which port caters to the export of Kudremukh iron ore?

New Mangalore

1865. Who is the author of “ Rathrimazha “?

Sugathakumari

1866. Who was the first winner of" Dada Saheb Phalke Award?

Prithvi Raj Kapoor

1867. The Tombs of Egyptian Pharohs were known as ?

Pyramids

1868. Who has been called the "Napoleon of India"?

Samudragupta

1869. The title of Governor-General was changed to that of Viceroy in which year?

1858 A.D.

1870. Who is the author of The Da VinciCode ?

Dan Brown

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