Page-3 of GKToday Archives: January, 2010

Which European Capital is divided into two parts by River Danube?

Budapest which is capital & largest city of Hungary is split by River Danube in two parts. Budapest arose out of two Bulgarian military frontier fortresses Buda and Pest, situated on the two banks of Danube. Budapest became a single ..

Where is Chatham Saw Mill & why it is Famous?

The Chatham Saw mill is in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and has the honor of being Asia’s biggest saw mill. It was established during British regime. However currently reeling under bureaucratic negligence since India’s independence and is waiting for modernization. ..

Who is the first Cinematographer to bag a Dada Saheb Phalke award?

VK Murthy is the first & only (till 2010 ) cinematographer to bag the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke award since its inception in 1969. He is a freedom fighter and has served Guru Datt as his regular camaraman.He hails from Mysore ..

What is Sulphur Shower?

Sulphur shower is a phenomenon related to reproduction/ pollination in Pine Trees. Pines are the naked seed-bearing plants, belonging to the group Gymnosperms. Since the Pines bear cones, they are called conifers. Pines have leaves in the form of needles. ..

What is Trisomy D?

Trisomy D is commonly called as Patau’s Syndrome or Trisomy 13. It is a Genetic disorder which results from Trisomy of Chromosome 13 (47, 13+). This means that in this disorder, the patient has an additional chromosome 13 due to ..

Quiz 322: Gereral Science for Civil Services and State Public Services Exams General Studies

1. Lepidopterology is a branch of biology, which deals with the following? Ferns animals in stagnant waters Lipids and Fats Moths & Butterflies 2. Which among the following is correct about Viruses? They have DNA only They have RNA only They have ..