Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1951. The scientific name of Peacock is?
Pavo cristatus
1952. Which Mauryan emperor abdicated his throne and migrated to the south to live as Jain ascetic ?
Chandragupta Maurya
1953. Which formulates fiscal policy?
Finance Ministry
1954. First Woman Prime Minister of India?
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
1955. Who is the author of Crossing the Threshold of Hope?
Pope John Paul II
1956. Who is the author of Crisis into Chaos?
E.M.S.Namboodiripad
1957. What wood was the cross supposed to be made of?
Mistletoe
1958. The Indian research station Himadri is located at which place?
Antarctica
1959. In anaerobic respiration; what is the net gain of ATP per glucose molecule oxidised?
2
1960. Who is the author of View from the UN ?
U Thant
