Questions from Basic General Knowledge
2591. The Earth turns through 360° in 24 hours. Howmuch time does Each 15° longitude represent?
One hour
2592. If the dew point is below freezing, it is referred to which point?
Frost point
2593. Holding a Bandh" was declared illegal for the first time in India by which High Courts?
Kerala High Court
2594. PET Scan is Positron Emission Tomography scan is used for studying?
Brain
2595. The hydraulic brakes used in automobiles is a direct application of which law?
Pascal’s law
2596. By whom was the principle of ‘Black hole’ enunciated?
S. Chandrashekhar
2597. Who is the author of Iron Harvest ?
C.P.Surendran
2598. A substance; when inserted between the poles of a magnet; is pushed out; what is it?
Diamagnetic
2599. Who is the author of “Great Tragedy”?
Z.A.Bhutto
2600. One degree of longitude on the equator is equal to how much distance?
50 miles
