Questions from Basic General Knowledge
5171. Central Electro - Chemical Research Institute is located at?
Karaikudi (Tamil Nadu).
5172. The Gayatri Mantra contained in the Rigveda is dedicated to which deity?
Savitri
5173. A "flower bud" which is uses as a spice is obtained from which plant?
Clove
5174. Which country ranks first in the Global Business Competitiveness Index?
Switzerland
5175. Who does a liquid drop tend to assume a spherical shape?
Surface tension
5176. What is the process in which water is split during photosynthesis?
Photolysis
5177. The viruses eating (destroying) bacteria and were invented by d'Herelle ?
Bacteriophages
5178. Which gas is absorbed during photosynthesis?
CO2
5179. Who is most famous for" the establishment of an elaborate system of municipal administration?
Chandragupta Maurya
5180. Who is the author of “ Varnaraaji”?
Dr. M. Leelavathi
