Daily General Knowledge Quiz: 15 October 2012

1. Which dynasty founded the Vikramshila University?
[A]Palas
[B]Mauryas
[C]Guptas
[D]Nandas


2. Which of the following is a protein deficiency disease?
[A]Scurvy
[B]Kwashiorkar
[C]Carcinoma
[D]Diabetes


3. Into which water body does river Narmada flow?
[A]Red Sea
[B]Arabian Sea
[C]Bay of Bengal
[D]Indian Ocean


4. Which is the principal ore of Mercury?
[A]Galena
[B]Bauxite
[C]Cinnabar
[D]Hematite


5. To measure hardness of minerals, which scale is used?
[A]Kelvin
[B]Richter
[C]Mohs
[D]Mercalli