Questions from Basic General Knowledge

561. When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, what is it called?

Geostropic wind

562. ‘The Republic’ was the famous work of?

Plato

563. The period of long sleep for animals in cold weather when there is no food available is known as ?

Hibernation

564. Who is the author of “India Wins Freedom”?

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

565. Who is the author of “Aeneid”?

Virgil

566. Who is the author of “Doctor’s Dilemma”?

G.B.Shaw

567. Bharathappuzha originates from?

Anaimalai Hills in the Western Ghats

568. India is the seventh largest country in the world and how much does it cover a total area?

Approximately 3200000 sq. km

569. Who is the author of “‘Life and Times’”?

V.V.Giri

570. Which planet is known as veiled planet?

Mars

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