Questions from Basic General Knowledge

2531. What is the most important function of perspiration?

To regulate body temperature

2532. In which year was Bombay was acquired by the English from the Portuguese?

1662

2533. Who is the 'Father of Modem Genetics ?

Rev. Gregor Mendel

2534. Fado is a musical style popular in which country?

Portugal

2535. In which island of India is an active volcano found ?

Barren Island

2536. Which type of glass is used in making lenses and prisms?

Flint glass

2537. The Govt. of India does not provide any direct financial assistance to which scheme?

Jeevan Sathi Yojana

2538. The famous Sivagiri pilgrim festival conducted on December 30;31andJanuary1 was started by?

Sree Narayana Guru

2539. Which is the State with the largest area under waste land?

Jammu and Kashmir

2540. Who is the author of “Spanish Tragedy”?

Thomas Kyd

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