Questions from Basic General Knowledge

31. Greek Civilisation reached the Zenith of its progress during the period of which ruler?

Pericles; a ruler of Athens.

32. Which planet is known as "Morning Star"?

Venus

33. Who is the author of “ Velichathil”?

Balamani Amma

34. Who is the author of Wings of Fire ?

A.PJ. Abdul Kalam

35. Highest River Bridge?

Royal Gorge; 321 m above sea level on the river Arkansas; 268 m long; Colorado.

36. Who is the author of In Light of lndia?

Octavia Paz

37. The scientific name of Tiger is?

Panthera tigris

38. Who is the author of Grey Eminence ?

Aldous Huxley

39. From which ruler did Humayun received the Kohinoor diamond?

The Ruler of Gwalior

40. Who is the author of “India A portrait”?

Patrick French

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