Questions from Basic General Knowledge
551. Who was the architect of North and South Blocks of Central Secretariat in Delhi?
Sir Edward Lutyens
552. What did the name ‘Ratnakara’ denoted In ancient Indian historical geography?
The Indian Ocean
553. Who is the inventor of Polythene?
Fawcett
554. In which year Akbar assumed actual control over the administration of his empire?
1560
555. Which is the most important small-scale industry in India?
Handloom
556. Who is the author of “Choice of techniques”?
Dr Amartya Sen
557. Which layer of the atmosphere provides ideal conditions for flying of jet aeroplanes?
Stratosphere
558. Who wrote “The Communist Manifesto†along with Kari Marx?
Friedrich Engels
559. In how many adhikaranas is the Kautilya’s ‘Arthashastra’divided?
15
560. With reference to Delhi Sultanate; who was the founder of Sayyid Dynasty?
Khizr Khan
