Questions from Basic General Knowledge
861. Quinine; an alkaloid; extracted from the tree Cinchona Officianalis; is used to cure which disease?
Malaria
862. Which state leads in the production of maize?
Punjab
863. In Finland who rides a goat named Ukko ?
Santa Clause
864. Who were the first Europeans to set up sea trade centres in India?
The Portuguese
865. The International Airport Authority of India (IAAI) was set up in?
1972
866. To whom is a minister in a State individually responsible?
Governor
867. Which game is Davis Cup associated with?
Tennis
868. Ben Johnson; the well known athlete belongs to which country?
Canada
869. Who sailed in the Nina - Pinta and Santa Maria?
Christopher Columbus
870. Where are the headquarters of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) located?
Jeddah
