Questions from Basic General Knowledge

6561. National Bird of India?

PEACOCK

6562. Which is used as a mordant in dying and tanning industry?

Magnesium sulphate

6563. If saving exceeds investment; how will the national income?

Remain constant

6564. What is the minimum forest cover to maintain ecological balance?

33%

6565. Before ascending the Maurya throne; How was Ashoka served?

As a Viceroy of Taxila

6566. Who was the first English Diwan of Travancore?

Col. Monro

6567. Mughal dynasty was to Bahadur Shah ‘Zafar’ as Lodi dynasty was to which ruler?

Ibrahim Lodi

6568. Who is the author of “Tess of the d'Urberville”?

Thomas Hardy

6569. Which is the first company-managed major port in India?

Ennore

6570. Who is the inventor of Air-brake?

G e o r g e Westinghouse

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