Questions from Basic General Knowledge
3171. Which region is culturally closer to India but ethnically closer to China?
South-East Asia
3172. Which are the important raw materials required in cement industry?
Limestone and clay
3173. The Musalman; the handwritten daily newspaper in circulation since 1927; is published from which place?
Chennai
3174. During which period of evolution man the concept of 'State' originated ?
Neolithic period
3175. Which term for natural vegetation is associated with Siberia?
Taiga
3176. Religious book of Parsis?
Zend Avesta
3177. Who was known as the ‘Liberator of the Press’ ?
Metcalfe
3178. A currency the exchange value of which is expected to remain stable due to strong performance by it in an economy is called?
Hard currency
3179. What is sometimes referred to as Zulu time ?
Greenwich mean time
3180. Largest Museum (World)?
American Museum of Natural History; New York city. It comprises 19 interconnected buildings with 23
