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
