Questions from Basic General Knowledge
3851. To whom does UPSC submit its annual report on its work?
The Union Home Minister
3852. The religious text Tripitaka comes from which religion?
Buddhism
3853. The famous "hundred years war" between the Cholas and Cheras began during the reign of ?
Bhaskara Ravi Varmnan I.
3854. What is the duration taken by sun rays to reach the earth?
8 minutes
3855. A lighted candle gets extinguished when covered with a tumbler. Why?
Because of inadequate supply of air
3856. Who is the author of “Das Capital”?
Karl Marx
3857. Who is the author of “Love Story”?
Eric Segal
3858. Who is the author of “Ascent to Everest”?
Sir John Hunt
3859. Throgh which are water and mineral in plant are transported?
Xylem
3860. Which is the best measure of economic growth of a country?
GNP
