Questions from Basic General Knowledge
1981. Who was an Indian King contemporary of Alexander, the Great?
Chandragupt Maurya
1982. The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by which office?
State Legislature
1983. ‘Hydraulic brakes’ and ‘Hydraulic lift’ are devices, why are fluids used in them?
For transmitting pressure
1984. Which King of Travancore formulated the first Legislative Council in an Indian State in 1888?
Sri Mulam Thirunal
1985. Which organ of the body is affected by Tuberculosis?
Lungs
1986. Which Agriculture export item is second in case of India?
Rice
1987. Why does the western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly?
Due to western Ghats
1988. From the Earth to the sun is one AU what does AU stand for?
Astronomical Unit
1989. The scientific name of Potato is?
Solanum Tuberosum
1990. Who is the author of “Portrait of a Lady”?
Henry James
