Questions from Basic General Knowledge
6521. Who were the first Europeans to set up sea trade centres in India ?
The Portuguese
6522. Which is the longest passenger rail route in India?
Kanyakumari and Jammu Tawi
6523. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is located at?
Darjeeling (West Bengal)
6524. Which sets of cities is located on the reference longitude for Indian standard time?
Kakinanda-Pondicherry
6525. Which are the two volcanic islands in the Indian territory?
Narcondam and Barren
6526. Xerophthalmia;a decease of the eye; is due to deficiency of which vitamin ?
Vitamin A.
6527. What is the most abundant element on the earth’s crust by weight?
Oxygen
6528. During the time of Harshavardhana; where was a great Buddhist assembly held?
Prayag
6529. During the period of which American President 'Kitchen Cabinet' prevailed ?
Andrew Jackson
6530. The Kabini River, is an important tributary of?
Kaveri River
