Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1971. Which ilement is in the highest amount in the composition of basalt rock?

Silicon

1972. By whom was the structure of Qutab Minar was completed?

Iltutmish

1973. Animal goes under winter sleep due to low temperature, what is called?

Aestivation

1974. Which is an annual publication of International Bank of Reconstruction and Development?

World Development Report

1975. Amerigo Vespucci airport is in which city?

Florence

1976. Who is the author of “PavamManavahridayam”?

Sugathakumari

1977. Why did Mahmud of Ghazni attack India?

To establish his empire in India

1978. 49th Parallel separates?

U.S.A. and Canada

1979. Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is located at?

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh).

1980. Who is the author of “The Treasure Island”?

R.L. Stevenson

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