Questions from Basic General Knowledge
271. Who modified the Old Calendar which had only 355 days; and introduced a New Calendar ?
Julius Caesar (Julian Calendar)
272. In which type of rocks are metals like gold and copper mostly found?
Old Igneous
273. What percentage of water is lost during transpiration?
3.99%
274. Who united all the Sikhs and founded a kingdom in the Punjab?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
275. Which soil is most suitable for cultivation of cereals?
Alluvial soils
276. Who is the author of “ Bhakthi Deepika and Chithramala”?
Uloor S Parameshwara Iyer
277. Makers of which types sponsor Indian ace Narian Karthikeyan?
MRF
278. Which European country is divided into areas called Cantons?
Switzerland
279. A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within how many days?
14 days
280. Which institution in Kerala deals with activities related to Judicial education, Training and Research?
Kerala Judicial Academy
