Questions from Basic General Knowledge

551. Vanilla; flavouring material; is extracted from the fruit of which orchid?

Vanilla planlifolia.

552. Who is the author of “The Mousetrap”?

Agatha Christie

553. Where is "Ninety East Ridge" situated?

Indian Ocean

554. What happens when the water content in the atmosphere?

Decreases as temperature increases

555. Who is the author of “Pathumayude Aadu”?

Vaikom Muhammed Basheer

556. By whom were the Saturn rings were discovered?

Galileo

557. Where did the Pallava kings make of rock-cut temples?

Mahabalipuram

558. Which enzyme changes maltose into glucose?

Maltose

559. Blood groups A; B; AB and 0 were discovered by?

Karl Landsteiner.

560. In which country has maximum damage to the forests been caused by acid rain?

Poland

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