Questions from Basic General Knowledge
2301. When does the sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator?
At the solstice
2302. Which is the world’s largest desert ?
Sahara
2303. Who is the author of “Brick Lane”?
Monica Ali
2304. Which is the essential element in all organic compounds?
Carbon
2305. “Bhanu Singha” was the pen name of famous writer?
Rabindra Nath Tagore
2306. India won the last Hockey Olympic Gold in which year?
1980; Moscow
2307. Who was the founder of Thiruvananthapuram Cricket Club, first cricket club in Travancore?
Kerala Varma Valiyakoyithampuran
2308. Who is the author of “The Court Dancer; ”?
Rabindranath Tagore
2309. The Capital of Estonia?
Tallinn
2310. With reference to the Revolt of 1857; who laid siege to Jhansi in March 1858?
Sir Hugh Rose1
