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
1181
What is the equivalent of the Victoria Cross for Australia?
Answer:
Victoria Cross for Australia
The Victoria Cross for Australia is the highest award in the Australian honours system, superseding the British Victoria Cross for Australian recipients in 1991.
1182
The 'Order of Mapungubwe' is a high honour granted by which African nation?
Answer:
South Africa
The Order of Mapungubwe is South Africa's highest honour for excellence and exceptional achievement. It is awarded by the President of South Africa.
1183
Which German decoration was re-established in 2008 as the 'Cross of Honour for Valour'?
Answer:
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr für Tapferkeit
The Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr für Tapferkeit (Cross of Honour for Valour) is the first combat valour award presented by Germany since World War II, established in 2008.
1184
The 'Silver Star' is the third-highest military combat decoration of which country?
Answer:
United States
The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. It ranks below the Medal of Honor and the Service Crosses (Navy Cross, DSC, Air Force Cross).
1185
The 'Order of the Rising Sun' is a prominent order awarded by which country?
Answer:
Japan
The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order, established in 1875. It is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, but the most commonly awarded high-level order for civil merit.
1186
Which medal did audits reveal was awarded more often to pigeon messengers than to human soldiers in some specific historical contexts (hyperbolically speaking)?
Answer:
Dickin Medal
The Dickin Medal is an award for animals that have displayed conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving with the armed forces. It is often referred to as 'the animals' Victoria Cross'. Pigeons have received it 32 times.
1187
In the UK honours system, what does 'OBE' stand for?
Answer:
Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
OBE stands for Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. It is a grade within the Order of the British Empire, ranking above Member (MBE) and below Commander (CBE).
1188
Which award is the second highest military decoration in India, after the Param Vir Chakra?
Answer:
Maha Vir Chakra
The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is the second highest military decoration in India, awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air.
1189
The 'Order of St. Andrew' was reinstated in 1998 as the highest civilian order of which country?
Answer:
Russia
The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called is the highest order of the Russian Federation. It was originally established by Peter the Great in 1698 and reinstated in 1998.
1190
Which medal is made from the bronze of cannons captured from the Russians during the Siege of Sevastopol?
Answer:
Victoria Cross
Tradition holds that the bronze used to make all Victoria Cross medals comes from Russian cannons captured at the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War.