Questions from Basic General Knowledge
971. With reference to the Revolt of 1857; who laid siege to Jhansi in March 1858?
Sir Hugh Rose1
972. Who was the first Malayalee President of lndia?
K.R.Narayanan
973. In which year did the first modem Olympic Games take place?
1896
974. Which region of the world is called” the bread basket of the world ?
Temperate grassland
975. Before ascending the Maurya throne; How was Ashoka served?
As a Viceroy of Taxila
976. Who is the author of “The Fall of a Sparrow”?
Salim Ali
977. The food material in fungi is stored in which form?
Glycogen
978. Ultimate environmental hazard to mankind; why?
Due to Nuclear pollution
979. Which electromagnetic radiation has the smallest wavelength?
Gamma rays
980. By whom were the triratnas were stressed?
Mahavira
