Questions from Basic General Knowledge
11. The Roman festival of Hilaria is equal to what modern day?
April Fools Day
12. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
Either House of Parliament
13. The British conquered St Angelo Fort in?
1790
14. Who is the author of “Raja tarangini”?
Kalhana
15. In which year Vanamahotsav' was started?
1950
16. Who was the founder of the autonomous Kingdom of Avadh?
Saadat Khan Burhan-ul Mulk
17. The Maratha power reached the zenith of its glory during which reign?
Shivaji
18. Which Chola ruler converted the Bay of Bengal into a ‘Chela lake’?
Rajendra I
19. Who is the author of the book ‘My Country; My Life’?
L.K. Advani
20. The UNESCO declared 2011 as which International Year?
International Year of Chemistry
