Basic General Knowledge : General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Q461. Which city is known as the “City of Blood” in India?

[A] Tezpur

[B] Yavatmal

[C] Jodhpur

[D] Jaisalmer

Q462. The term computer is derived from

[A] Latin language

[B] Greek language

[C] German language

[D] Sanskrit language

Q463. Who is the father of modern chemistry?

[A] Mendeleeff

[B] Dalton

[C] Lavoisier

[D] Priestley

Q464. Which of the following International Tennis Tournaments is held on grass court?

[A] US open

[B] Wimbledon

[C] Australian Open

[D] French Open

Q465. The ‘Rhur of India’ is 

[A] Damodar Valley region

[B] Mumbai – Pune region

[C] Delhi-Kanpur region

[D] Chennai- Bangalore region

Q466. Which of the following is the largest container port of India?

[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Port

[B] Paradip Port

[C] Jawaharlal Nehru Port

[D] Ennore Port

Q467. States earn maximum revenue through

[A] commercial taxes

[B] custom revenue

[C] land revenue

[D] excise duties

Q468. The energy derived from the heat of Earth is called

[A] Geothermal Energy

[B] Solar Energy

[C] Biogas

[D] Tidal Energy

Q469. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?

[A] Gulzarilal Nanda

[B] Jawaharlal Nehru

[C] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Q470. Which one of the following began with the Dandi March?

[A] Non-Cooperation Movement

[B] Civil disobedience Movement

[C] Home rule Movement

[D] Quit India Movement