Questions from Basic General Knowledge

2921. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO?

Paris

2922. Who was appointed by Ashoka to administer justice in his empire?

Rajuka

2923. In Krishnadevaraya's court; who were Ashtadiggajas?

Eight great poets of his court

2924. In the history of the freedom movement of India; the year 1930 is associated with which event?

Dandi March

2925. The important fishing areas called Grand Bank and Georges Bank located in which region?

North-west Atlantic1

2926. What was the main reason for the evolution of kingship in Vedic society?

Desire to conquer new land

2927. The most important feature in the economic measures pursued by Alauddin Khalji what was that?

Market control

2928. Who invented Steam Engine in 1769 ?

James Watt

2929. Yachana Yathra was led by ?

V.T. Bhattathirippadu in 1931 from Trichur to Chandragiri river which lasted for seven days

2930. Who is the author of “Arms and the Man”?

George Bernard Shaw

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