Questions from Basic General Knowledge
481. Why can Insects move on the surface of water without sinking?
Due to Surface tension of water
482. Which Union Ministry is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry)?
Ministry of Rural Development
483. A puppet theatre in Japan is called?
Bunraku
484. Finance Commission consists of howmany members?
A Chairman and three other members
485. Who is the author of “Bunch of Old Letters”?
Jawaharlal Nehru
486. Largest Zoo (India)?
Zoological Gardens; Alipur; Calcutta.
487. Which gulf would have to be crossed to reach Sri Lanka from Nagercoil?
Gulf of Mannar
488. Which is present in the largest amount in terms of percent by mass in the earth’s crust?
Oxygen
489. The tomb of the king Pazhassi Raja is in?
Mananthavady
490. DPEP was started in Kerala in?
1994
