Questions from Basic General Knowledge
2281. Why does diffusion of light in the atmosphere take place?
Due to dust particles
2282. Who is called the father of Steam Locomotive?
George Stephenson
2283. The Sivasamudram Falls is on which river?
Cauvery
2284. Which is the best conductor of electricity?
Silve
2285. Which region experiences three cropping season for rice in India (Rice Bowl of India)?
Brahmaputra valley
2286. First European invader on Indian soil?
Alexander the Great
2287. Which period is known as the Golden Age of Japan?
Meiji Age
2288. Which mirror is to be used to obtain a parallel beam of light from a small lamp ?
Concave mirror
2289. Wood used in making cricking cricket bats, from which is got?
Salix alba / S Purpurea
2290. Who is the author of “Rip Van Winkle”?
Washington Irving
