Questions from Basic General Knowledge
21. Quinine; an alkaloid; extracted from the tree Cinchona Officianalis; is used to cure which disease?
Malaria
22. Who was the first Olympian of Kerala?
C K Lakshman
23. Who is the inventor of Rubber (vulcanised)?
Goodyear
24. What did the name ‘Ratnakara’ denoted In ancient Indian historical geography?
The Indian Ocean
25. From the evolutionary point of view; which is the most primitive animal?
Turtle
26. Name the 1st person from Indian subcontinent to receive US patent ?
Jagadish Chandra Bose
27. The first microprocessor was developed by Intel in?
1971
28. Who introduced 'Anchal' postal system in Travancore?
Marthandavarma in 1729
29. Who is the author of Netaji Dead or Alive ?
Samar Guha
30. Island of Pearls?
Bahrain (Persian Gulf)
