Questions from Basic General Knowledge

1991. From the view of International economy; What does third World imply?

The developing countries

1992. In dry regions; the leaf size of a tree becomes smaller why?

Reduce transpiration

1993. Who Chola king fought against the Shailendia king of Shri Vijaya and defeated him?

Rajendra Chola I

1994. Who is the author of the famous novel "Gone with the Wind"?

Charles Dickens

1995. Pookode lake is a famous tourist centre in?

Wayanad

1996. Who is the author of “Letter from Peking”?

Pearl S Buck

1997. The English East India Company founded a permanent factory at Surat in which year?

1613

1998. ‘Hydraulic brakes’ and ‘Hydraulic lift’ are devices; why are fluids used in them?

For transmitting pressure

1999. Who is the author of “Shah Nama”?

Firdausi

2000. Who organised a Hussur Kachery at Kollam?

Velu Tampi Dalawa

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