Questions from Basic General Knowledge

2171. Which part of cinchona plant yields quinine?

Bark

2172. Who is the first person to conduct heart transplantation in India?

Dr. Venugopal

2173. Which decaying vegetation produces organic acids which causes a breakdown of minerals?

Chemical weathering

2174. Who is the author of “Angels and Demons”?

George Orwell

2175. In 1757; By whom was the Siraj-ud-daula defeated?

Clive

2176. Which organs are morphologically different but perform the same function?

Analogous organs

2177. The ruler which was not invited to join the confederacy to fight against Vijaynagar in the battle of Talikota?

Berar

2178. Who is the author of “ The Fury”?

Salman Rushdie

2179. Peru was discovered by ?

Francisco Pizzaro

2180. Which is responsible for red rot of sugarcane?

Collectorichum falcatum

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