Questions from Basic General Knowledge
291. Which was the first official stock exchange in the world?
The Amsterdam Stock exchange created in 1602
292. Who is the author of “Possession Two Virgins”?
Kamala Markandaya
293. Pasteur Institute is in ?
Paris
294. Which creature is featured on the logo for International Year of Biodiversity 2010?
A greater flamingo
295. If the radius of blood vessels decrease, what will be in the blood pressur?
Increase
296. When is the ‘World AIDS Day’ observed all over the world?
1st December
297. The Vijay Satambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittor was built by which ruler?
Rana Kumbha
298. Which characteristic is common among parrot, platypus and kangaroo?
Functional post anal tail
299. Which first Indian leader to undergo imprisonment in 1882?
C. Vijiaraghavachari
300. Who is the author of “The Eye of the Storm”?
Patrick White
