Questions from Basic General Knowledge

601. When was World Council of Churches formally constituted?

23rd August; 1948

602. The residence of American President got the name White House during the period of ?

Theodor Roosevelt

603. Why does diffusion of light in the atmosphere take place?

Due to dust particles

604. To which group do the tribals of central and southern India belong?

Proto-Australoids

605. VitaminB1 is also called?

Thiamine

606. Who, was the Nanda ruler at the time of Alexander"s invasion?

Dhana Nanda

607. Which pair of states is the leading producer of tabacco in India?

Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat

608. Which place is known as 'Southern Gaya'?

Thirunelveli in Wynad

609. The temples built during the medieval period by which dynasty are known as 'Seven Pagodas'?

Pallavas

610. What is known as 'Wagon Tragedy' ?

During Malabar Rebellion; 61 of 90 Mappilas carried by the British as prisoners in a closed railway

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