Questions from Basic General Knowledge

2791. Venice of the East?

Bangkok

2792. The amount of water excreted in urine is regulated by ?

Anti Diuretic hormone (ADH) or Vasopressin

2793. What is the a biological process in which glucose and fat is oxidised to liberate energy?

Respiration

2794. Which formulates fiscal policy?

Finance Ministry

2795. Who is the author of “Ramayana”?

Valmiki (in Sanskrit)

2796. The term ‘Butterfly Stroke’ is associated with which game?

Swimming

2797. The famous bronze image of Nataraja is a fine example of which art?

Chola art

2798. Which country was the first to introduce old age pensions?

Germany

2799. Of which site of Harappan is associated with rice cultivation?

Lothal

2800. Who propounded that ‘destiny determines everything, man is powerless?

Ajivakas

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