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

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