Questions from Basic General Knowledge
2551. Who is the author of “A Dangerous Place”?
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
2552. Which factory in Bengal; the was established by the Portuguese?
Hoogly
2553. Which non-metals is not a poor conductor of electricity?
Selenium
2554. Who invented the Flying Shuttle for weaving cloth?
John Kay (1733)
2555. Highest Road Bridge?
Bailey Bridge built by the Indian Army; 30 m long at an altitude of 5600 m ( K h a r d u n g i a; La
2556. In which country; has maximum damage to the forest been caused by acid rain?
Poland
2557. On which river are Tikarpara and Jaraj dams constructed under a multipurpose project?
Mahanadi
2558. Which is the fastest growing tree?
Eucalyptus
2559. Where was the first Municipal Corporation in India set up?
Kolkata
2560. Who is the first Indian woman to receive in Borlaug award and in which year?
Dr. Amita Patel; 1992
