Questions from Basic General Knowledge
4101. What is the distance of the nearest star besides the sun from the earth?
4.2 light years
4102. What is the characteristic odour of garlic?
A sulphur compound
4103. Which country was the birth place of Renaissance movement?
Italy
4104. A convex mirror makes a good rear-view mirror for a car. Why?
It forms erect; reduced images
4105. In India famous Bengal famine occurred in 1942 by which disease?
Leaf spot of rice
4106. Nicolo Conti, the traveller, who visited Vijayanagara kingdom in 1420 A.D., belongs to which country?
Italy
4107. Moho discontinuity lies at the depth of approximately howmany kilometers?
400 km
4108. Statue of Liberty is situated in ?
The Liberty Island in the Newyork Port.
4109. How is the contribution of agriculture to India’s economy?
Decreasing
4110. Which form of phosphorus is used in safety matches?
Red phosphorus
