Questions from Basic General Knowledge
41. Which semetic group of people captured Egypt towards BC 1750?
Hyksus semetic group
42. Who was the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel?
Arati Saha
43. What is the a biological process in which glucose and fat is oxidised to librate energy?
Respiration
44. The Ramsar Convention(1971) is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of wetlands. It was held at?
Ramsar in Iran
45. In which year was Bombay was acquired by the English from the Portuguese?
1662
46. Who was responsible for the integration of Indian Princely States?
Sardar Patel
47. Who is the author of the book "Freedom from Fear"?
Aung San Suukyi
48. What is the composition of Nitrolim-a chemical fertilizer?
Calcium carbide and nitrogen
49. Lahnaphophobia is the fear of what ?
Vegetables
50. Among the chief ministers listed below who did not complete the term of five years?
C. Achuthamenon; K. Karunakaran; E.K. Nayanar;A.K Antony D
