Questions from Basic General Knowledge
241. Which Gupta king is famous for his courageous stand against the Hunas?
Skanda Gupta
242. Who is the author of “The Inheritance of Loss”?
Kiran Desai
243. Which decade is celebrated as Bone and Joint Decade; recognised by WHO?
2001-2010
244. Which natural region is the best known for the production of grapes?
Mediterranean
245. The Earth turns through 360° in 24 hours. Howmuch time does Each 15° longitude represent?
One hour
246. At where an example of Chola architecture can be seen?
Tanjore
247. Forest Research Institute is located at?
Dehra Dun (Uttar Pradesh)
248. Which place is known as the city of statues?
Thiruvananthapuram.
249. What is the approximate circumference of the Earth?
30;000 km
250. Who is the author of “Wuthering Heights”?
Emily Bronte
