Questions from Basic General Knowledge
491. During the freedom struggle, who established ‘The Deccan Educational Society’ ?
M. G. Ranade
492. Three states of China existed in the 300 BC?
Chin; Chu; Ehi
493. Why are the Canals in Western Europeare mainly used?
For inland navigation
494. Which craftsmanship was not practised by the Aryans?
Blacksmith
495. What is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj System called?
Panchayat Samiti
496. Socrates the Greatest of the Greek philosphers was forced to commit suicide by drinking which poison ?
Hemlock; in 399 BC
497. Where was the sepoys revolted openly in 1857?
Meerut
498. Loan provided at low interest or no interest at all by World Bank is called?
Soft loan
499. Who ruler was the builder of Jahan-Panah; Delhi's fourth city?
Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
500. Who is the author of “Nine Days Wonder”?
John Masefield
