Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1981. In which region of India was the Suharawadi order of Sufism popular?

Punjab and Sind

1982. The Maratha power reached its zenith during which Peshwaship?

Balaji II

1983. Who is the author of “ Sopanam”?

Balamani Amma

1984. Axis powers during World War II consisted of ?

Germany; Italy and Japan

1985. Nehru Trophy Boat Race was inaugurated by?

Jawaharlal Nehru (1952)

1986. Who is the author of On Government?

Edmund Burke

1987. The hydraulic brakes used in automobiles is a direct application of which law?

Pascal’s law

1988. Who is the author of “Vande Mataram”?

Bankim Chandra

1989. In which year the Communist rule in Russia came to an end and the USSR collapsed?

In 1991

1990. The Currency of Maldives?

Maldivian Rupee (Rufiyaa)

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