Questions from Basic General Knowledge
491. Which canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans?
Panama Canal
492. Rupee was devalued by what percent in July 1991?
20 Percent
493. First man to climb Mount Everest without Oxygen?
Phu Dorjee
494. How many member states are in ‘Common Market’ for Eastern and Southern Africa?
20
495. Theory and History was written by ?
Ludwig von Mises
496. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?
President
497. Who is the author of Rubaiyati-Omar Khayyam ?
Edward Fitzgerald
498. Which is called a ‘banker’s cheque’ ?
Demand draft
499. In which sports Rajjyavardhan Rathore won a Silver medal in the Beijing Olympics?
Shooting
500. Who constructed the world famous Jagannath Temple at Puri?
Anantvarman
