General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1171
What is the highest military award of Bangladesh, awarded for supreme sacrifice in the Liberation War?
Answer:
Bir Sreshtho
The Bir Sreshtho (The Most Valiant Hero) is the highest military award of Bangladesh. It was awarded to seven freedom fighters who showed utmost bravery and died in action during the 1971 Liberation War.
1172
Which of these is the lowest grade of the 'Padma' awards in India?
Answer:
Padma Shri
The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award in India (and the lowest of the three Padma awards), awarded for distinguished service in various fields.
1173
Which colour is the ribbon of the Victoria Cross?
Answer:
Crimson
The ribbon of the Victoria Cross is crimson. Originally, there was a blue ribbon for the Navy and a crimson one for the Army, but the crimson ribbon was standardized for all services in 1918.
1174
The 'Order of St. George' is the highest purely military decoration of which country?
Answer:
Russia
The Order of St. George is the highest purely military decoration of the Russian Federation. It was originally established by Catherine the Great in 1769 and revived in 1992.
1175
Which Indian award is the second highest civilian honour?
Answer:
Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, ranking after the Bharat Ratna. It is awarded for 'exceptional and distinguished service'.
1176
What is the highest civilian award in France?
Answer:
Légion d'honneur
The Legion of Honour (Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur) is the highest French order of merit for both military and civil merits.
1177
Which Pakistani award is equivalent to the British George Cross (for non-combat bravery)?
Answer:
Nishan-e-Shujaat
The Nishan-e-Shujaat (Order of Bravery) is the highest civilian award for bravery in Pakistan. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage not in the face of the enemy, making it roughly equivalent to the George Cross.
1178
The 'Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud' is a high order of merit from which country?
Answer:
Saudi Arabia
The Order of King Abdulaziz is a Saudi Arabian order of merit. It is named after the founder of the modern Saudi state and is one of the country's highest civilian awards.
1179
Which US medal features the profile of George Washington?
Answer:
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart features a profile image of George Washington. It was originally established by Washington himself in 1782 as the Badge of Military Merit.
1180
Which award is the highest peacetime gallantry award in the UK?
Answer:
George Cross
The George Cross is the highest gallantry award for civilians, and for military personnel for actions not in the face of the enemy. It is equal in stature to the Victoria Cross.