General Knowledge

Banting – Insulin (a cure for diabetes) Bernard Christian – Replacing the human heart Brahmchari, U.M. – Cure of kala-azar fever Domagk – Gerhard Johannes Paul Domagk was a German pathologist and bacteriologist. He is credited with... Read More

General Science Quiz Questions & Answers - Part 2 Why does an electric bulb make a bang when it is broken? An electric bulb has a partial vacuum. When it is broken, air rushes into take the place of the vacuum, hence it bangs. Why... Read More

Cricket The Ball – 155.9 gm to 163 gm in weight Bat – 96.5 cm in length and 10.8 cm width (Maximum) Pitch – 20.12 Meters Foot Ball Field – 100x64 Meters to 110x75 meters Hockey Field – 100... Read More

Albatross – Sea bird found in North Pacific off the American caost. Alpaca – Animal found in Chile (South America) Antelope – A group of hollow-horned ruminants related to sheep and goats. Chameleon – A lizard which... Read More

The British Rule in Indian History The British Empire in India was founded by Clive. He was the representative of the East India Company in India. He was twice the head of the administration – first from 1757-60 and second from 1765-67. ... Read More

First in India - First Indians Questions Answers First Woman to climb mount Everest Bachhendri pal First Woman of the world to climb mount Everest twice Santosh Yadav The First President of India Republic Dr. Rajendra Prasad The... Read More

Ability is poor man's wealth. - M. Wren Natural abilities are like natural plants that need pruning by study. – Francis bacon Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without... Read More

Archimedes – Invention of the famous Archimedean law, discovery of the principles of lever and specific gravity. Avogadro – An Italian scientists known for Avogadro's hypo-thesis. Becquarrel – Radio-activity of uranium. ... Read More

This is part 2 of the glossary of scientific terms. You can refer to the part 1 of scientific terms and their meanings here. Scientific Terms Explained - N to Z Nitrogen Fixation – Nitrogen has the property of reacting under special conditions... Read More

General Science Quiz Questions & Answers - Part 3 Test and increase your science knowledge with these quiz questions. This science quiz contains collection of free quiz questions and general knowledge articles on science. Why does a rider feel... Read More