Questions from Basic General Knowledge
551. What is the duration of proclamation of Financial Emergency?
At the first instance two months
552. What are Rubies and Sapphires chemically known as?
Aluminium oxide
553. Which were the patrons of Sangam; an assembly of Tamil poets?
Pandya
554. The Govt. of India does not provide any direct financial assistance to which scheme?
Jeevan Sathi Yojana
555. What is the upper part of the mantle upon which the crust of the Earth floats called?
Asthenosphere
556. Bachendri Pal became famous for her grand success in which field?
Mountaineering
557. By which Radio waves of constant amplitude can be generated?
Oscillator
558. In electric supply lines in India; which parameter is kept constant?
Frequency
559. Who has the longest term as the Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly?
M. Vijayakumar
560. Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India?
Shri V. T. Krishnamachari
