Questions from Basic General Knowledge

191. Who succeeded Marthandavarma to the throne of Travancore?

Karthika Tirunal Rama Varma (Dharmaraja)

192. Where was the first Municipal Corporation in India set up ?

Kolkata

193. Who is the inventor of Electric Energy?

Joule; James

194. In which inscription are the achievements of Samudragupta described?

Allahabad pillar inscription

195. Who is the author of “The Tempest”?

Shakespeare

196. When does World Health Organization organise "World Aids Day"?

1st December

197. The scientific name of Rubber is?

Hevea brasiliensis

198. Who is the author of “Resurrection”?

Leo Tolstoy

199. Who founded four mathas in the four comers of India?

Shankaracharya

200. How much distance does the earth"s annual circuit round the sun cover?

966 million kms

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