Questions from Basic General Knowledge
261. Among the Indian languages, which one is spoken maximum in the world after Hindi?
Bengali
262. The Capital of Portugal?
Lisbon
263. Who is the author of Death of a President ?
William Manchester
264. Who was the founder of the Nanda dyansty?
Mahapadma Nanda
265. Who is the author of “India of our Dreams”?
M.V. Kamath
266. In Krishnadevaraya's court; who were Ashtadiggajas?
Eight great poets of his court
267. In the Interim Government formed in the year 1946, who held the portfolio of Defence?
Baldev Singh
268. What is the word used to describe the shape of earth?
Oblate spheroid
269. By whom was the clarion call ‘Dilli Chalo’ was given?
Subhash Chandra Bose
270. Which decade is celebrated as First United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty?
1997-2006
