Questions from Basic General Knowledge
951. In his will who left his wife his second best bed ?
William Shakespeare
952. The Gayatri Mantra contained in the Rigveda is dedicated to which deity?
Savitri
953. Who is the author of Ritu Samhara ?
Kalidas
954. In which the claim of Ashoka’s greatness cheifly lay?
Promotion of welfare of his people
955. Name the year in which the Decimal system of coinage was introduced in India?
1957
956. Who was the first Raja of Travancore to receive the title 'Maharaja' from the British crown?
Ayilyam Thirunal
957. Which component of the atmosphere has increased during the last 200 years?
Carbon dioxide
958. Who was the founder of the autonomous kingoni of Avadh?
Saadat Khan Burhan-ul Mulk
959. Who is the author of “ Tharavadu and Oru Muri Tenga “?
P. Kesava Dev
960. Who is the author of “Speed Post”?
Shobha De
