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
