Questions from Basic General Knowledge
311. Who were the first Europeans to reach India for trade?
Portuguese
312. Why are Clear nights colder than cloudy nights?
Because of Radiation
313. Who is the author of “Farm House”?
George Orwell
314. Who is the author of “ Simhabhoomi “?
S K Pottekadu
315. In which year did the Peshwa became the official head of Maratha administration?
1748 A.D.
316. Air Lingus is the national airline of which country?
Republic of Ireland or Eire
317. Where are the Relics of Buddha preserved?
In Stupa
318. Penganga, Wardha and Wainganga are the tributaries of which river?
Godavari
319. Name the scientist who was awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology/ Medicine in 1905 for antiseptic surgery by using Carbolic Acid (Phenol) ?
Joseph Lister
320. What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha?
30 years
