Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1981. Who is considered as the father of modem Russia?

Peter the Great

1982. Which group contains only antibiotics?

Penicillin; tetramycin; streptomycin

1983. Port Blair - the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands; is located in which island?

South Andaman

1984. ‘Hydraulic brakes’ and ‘Hydraulic lift’ are devices; why are fluids used in them?

For transmitting pressure

1985. Plato's original name was ?

Aristocles

1986. What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?

14 years

1987. The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which river?

Chenab

1988. A long narative poem recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero is called?

Epics

1989. What is a line on a weather map joining all places of equal pressure called?

Isobar

1990. Who were the first Europeans to set up sea trade centers in India?

The Portuguese

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