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

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