Questions from Basic General Knowledge
551. To whom the credit of discovering the sea route of India goes?
Portuguese
552. When viewed in white light, why do soap bubbles show colours?
Because of interference
553. With which river is the Omkareshwar Project associated?
Narmada
554. Who is the author of “Triumph”?
John Kenneth Galbraith
555. Which symbol is seen in the 'Anchal' stamps of Travancore?
Conchshell
556. “Man without society is either a beast or a God”. Who said this?
Aristotle
557. Which was the first scholar; who read Ashokan edicts?
James Princep
558. Who was a great ruler of Kalinga in ancient times?
Kharavela
559. Where was the first Jewish Church established in Kerala?
Kodungalloor
560. Who is the inventor of Nylon?
W.Carothers
