Questions from Basic General Knowledge

951. What is the normal temperature of the human body?

98.4°F

952. Who started the Public Works Department in India in 1848?

Lord Dalhousie

953. George Washington died on?

14th December 1799

954. The name Japan was originated from the name Zipangu. By whom was this name coined ?

Marco Polo

955. What is the approximate velocity of light per second?

3× 108 m

956. ‘India for the Indians’ was the political message of which social reformer?

Dayanand Saraswati

957. Where was the first iron and steel industry of India established?

Jamshedpur

958. Who was the first to become Central Cabinet Minister after becoming Chief Minister?

A.K.Antony

959. Which bacteria helps in improving the soil fertility?

Rhizobrum

960. Who is the author of “Against the Grains”?

Boris Yeltsin

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