Questions from Basic General Knowledge
271. In which year British merchants exported pepper to England for the first time from Cochin ?
1626
272. A substance; when inserted between the poles of a magnet; is pushed out; what is it?
Diamagnetic
273. The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by which office?
State Legislature
274. Who is the founder of Facebook?
Mark Zukerberg
275. Which organ of the body is affected by Gingivitis; pyorrhoea?
Gums
276. The Zagros mountain range is in which country?
Iran
277. What is the name of the improved steam locomotive invented in 1814 by George Stephenson?
Rocket
278. What is required for synthesis of carbohydrate?
Carbon dioxide
279. Who is the author of Utopia-A Bold New World?
Shishir Gupta
280. The war in South Africa between the British and the Boers is known as ?
Boer War (1899 -1902)
