Questions from Basic General Knowledge

3551. Sand fever; an insect borne disease; is propagated by?

Sand fly

3552. Which part was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal Period?

Surat

3553. Who was the first Chief Minister of 'Thiru-Kochi State?

T.K. Narayana Pillai

3554. What is exact time taken by the earth for single rotation on its own axis?

23 hrs 56 minutes 4.09 see

3555. In Custody, an English novel, is written by which woman?

Anita Desai

3556. Why does Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune?

Because mumbai is on the windward side

3557. The scientific name of Cockroch is?

Periplaneta americana

3558. Which force is responsible for syncline formation?

Crustal compression

3559. Who is the creator of the famous characters “Chemban Kunju; Koran”

Thakazhi

3560. Which Rashtrakuta ruler established a victory pillar in Rameshwaram?

Krishna III

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