Questions from Basic General Knowledge
501. By whom was the life cycle of Plasmodium in mosquito discovered?
Ronald Ross
502. In human body; which are the leg bones?
Humerus and Femur
503. Who is the creator of the famous character Dorian Gray?
Oscar Wilde
504. In ancient India; which was the earliest capital of Magadha Kingdom?
Rajgir
505. Who is the author of “Midsummer Night’s Dream”?
William Shakespeare
506. Who is the author of “The Pick up”?
Nadine Gordimer
507. The first Governor-General of India was appointed under the provisions of which act?
Act of 1833
508. Who was the Kurichya leader who assisted Pazhassi Raja in the guerilla warfare ?
Talakkal Chandu
509. What is the common name for the star Sirius?
Dog Star
510. Which has the least penetrating power?
Alpha particles
