Questions from Basic General Knowledge

2741. Who was the first Raja of Travancore to receive the title 'Maharaja' from the British crown?

Ayilyam Thirunal

2742. On the death of Vasco Da Gama on 29 December 1524; where was dead body cremated?

St. Francis Church at Fort Cochin.

2743. Which current is produced by upwelling of cold water?

Benzuela current

2744. Who were the first European to reach Africa ?

The Portuguese

2745. Which type of forest covers the maximum area in India?

Tropical moist deciduous forest

2746. Who is the author of “Dynamics of Social Change”?

Chandra Shekar

2747. What is the most important requirement for the people of a flood hit area?

Inoculation against cholera

2748. Which blood vessel bringing blood into Bowman"s capsule?

Afferent arteriole

2749. Who is the inventor of Nylon?

W.Carothers

2750. Washington is on the bank of which River?

Potomac

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