Questions from Basic General Knowledge
551. In which two sects was Jainism divided into?
Svetambara and Digambara
552. Which groups of items contains only biodegradable items?
Wood; Grass; Leather
553. The Cold War continued up to the collapse of Soviet Union in?
1990
554. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of which degrees?
20°N and 40°N
555. Name the year in which the Decimal system of coinage was introduced in India?
1957
556. Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital was started in 1864 during the reign of ?
Ayilyam Thirunal.
557. Largest Fresh Water Lake?
Superior (31; 200 sq.miles) (India)
558. Who is the author of “Prithvi Raj Raso”?
Chand Bardai
559. Who is the author of Intruder in the Dust ?
William Faulkner
560. First Air Mail Service was operated at Allahabad & Nainital in?
1911
