Basic General Knowledge - Study Mode

[#436] Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world's
Correct Answer

(C) largest railway station

Explanation

Solution: Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world's largest railway station. GCT is the largest train station in the world in terms of area occupied and number of platforms. The terminal is spread over 49 acres and has 44 platforms.

[#437] Entomology is the science that studies
Correct Answer

(C) Insects

Explanation

Solution: Entomology is the science that studies insects. Entomologists have many important jobs, such as the study of the classification, life cycle, distribution, physiology, behavior, ecology and population dynamics of insects.

[#438] Eritrea, which became the 182 nd member of the UN in 1993, is in the continent of
Correct Answer

(A) Africa

Explanation

Solution: Eritrea is a northeast African country on the Red Sea coast. It shares borders with Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti. The capital city, Asmara, is known for its Italian colonial buildings, like St. Joseph's Cathedral, as well as art deco structures. Italian, Egyptian and Turkish architecture in Massawa reflect the port city's colorful history. Notable buildings here include St. Mariam Cathedral and the Imperial Palace.

[#439] Garampani sanctuary is located at
Correct Answer

(C) Diphu, Assam

Explanation

Solution: Garampani sanctuary is located at Diphu, Assam. It is one of the oldest sanctuaries containing hot water spring and waterfalls and surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.

[#440] For which of the following disciplines is Nobel Prize awarded?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: For Literature, Peace and Economics, Physics and Chemistry and Physiology or Medicine of the following disciplines the Nobel Prize is awarded.