Basic General Knowledge: General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Q291. What is the third most common gas found in the air we breathe?

[A] Carbon dioxide

[B] Hydrogen

[C] Neon

[D] Argon

Q292. The process of releasing of an egg from the ovary is called

[A] Gestation

[B] Ovulation

[C] Fertilisation

[D] Reproduction

Q293. Who is the author of “Unhappy India”?

[A] Chethan Bhagath

[B] Vikram Seth

[C] Lala Lajpath Roy

[D] None of these

Q294. The ancient name of North Bihar was

[A] Surasena

[B] Vajji

[C] Avant

[D] Vatsa

Q295. The smallest Union Territory of India is 

[A] Dadar and Nagar Haveli

[B] Daman and Diu

[C] Pondicherry

[D] Lakshadweep

Q296. Pulitzer prize is awarded for outstanding work in the field of 

[A] International Understanding

[B] Environmental Studies

[C] Literature and Journalism

[D] Science and Technology

Q297. Which of the following mountains is the oldest according to geological history?

[A] Aravalli

[B] Vindhyas

[C] Satpura Range

[D] Nilgiris

Q298. Air pressure is usually highest when the air is 

[A] warm and moist

[B] cool and moist

[C] cool and dry

[D] warm and dry

Q299. Whom can we call the first national ruler of India?

[A] Kanishka

[B] Ajatasatru

[C] Harsah

[D] Chandragupta Maurya

Q300. Which of the following has got more heat capacity?

[A] Water

[B] Gold piece

[C] Benzene

[D] Iron piece