Questions from Basic General Knowledge
971. Before 31st August, 1965 how many members were in the Economic and Social Council?
18
972. The monuments at Khajuraho belong to the period of which ruler?
Chandelles
973. Which planet of the solar system spins on its axis at the fastest rate?
Jupiter
974. Who is considered the guardian of the Public Purse?
Comptroller and Auditor General
975. Who is the author of “National Anthem”?
Rabindranath Tagore
976. By which is the amount of light entering into the eye controlled?
Iris
977. What was the main reason for the evolution of kingship in Vedic society ?
Desire to conquer new land
978. Who is the author of “The Wreck; ”?
Rabindranath Tagore
979. Bartholomew Diaz sailed down the west coast of Africa in 1487; which came to be known as ?
'Cape of Good Hope'
980. What was Karaj in the thirteenth century?
Tax on cultivation
