Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1971. Who is the author of “The Dark Room”?
R.K. Narayan
1972. Why are Clear nights cooler than cloudy nights?
Because of radiation
1973. In which religion the Parsies of India believed ?
Zorastrianism
1974. What was the primary purpose of a seal in the Indus Valley Civilisation?
To signify ownership of property
1975. When does Relative humidity decreases?
With increased temperature
1976. Who authored the Tamil epic 'Silappadikaram' ?
Ilango
1977. Of which bills Open market operations of a Central Bank are sale and purchase?
Trade bills
1978. In which year a ship first crossed the Atlantic?
1833
1979. Which river is known as India’s River of Sorrow?
Kosi
1980. If a bar magnet is cut length wise into 3 parts, what will the total number of poles be?
6
