Questions from Basic General Knowledge
2481. Which is the anti-knocking compound used in petrol-engines?
Tetra-ethyl Lead
2482. In 1610, Galileo Galilei discovered four moons of which planet?
Jupiter
2483. Through which material does sound travel slowest?
Wood
2484. By which act was the office of Governor General of India created?
Government of India Act; 1858
2485. Madrid is on the bank of which River?
Manzaneres
2486. Insects which feed on waste material such as dead bodies; debris etc are called?
Scavengers
2487. Seismic Research Centre is located at?
Gaurividanur near Bangalore (Karnataka).
2488. Who is the author of “Emperor Jones (Drama)”?
Eugine O'Neil
2489. Which is not an award given on the National Awards Day?
Vishwamitra Award
2490. Tall grass grasslands of North America are called ?
Prairie
