Questions from Basic General Knowledge

3531. In which vally is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located?

Sutlej valley

3532. Who is the author of “In a Free State”?

V.S.Naipaul

3533. What is the meaning of "Buddha"?

The Enlightened one

3534. SmallPox vaccine was discovered by ?

Edward Jenner (1786)

3535. During which reign was Buddhism split up' into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects at the Buddhist Council?

Kanishka

3536. Journalist"s day was celebrated for the first time all over the country on which date?

Oct 1, 1984

3537. Who was the first foreigner to invade India?

Darius I

3538. Who introduced State Transport Services in Travancore?

Sri Chitra Thirunal.

3539. Who is the inventor of Natural Selection; Laws of?

Darwin

3540. Who first imparted a mass character to the Indian National Congress?

Mahatma Gandhi

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