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
111
Who is the monstrous antagonist in 'Beowulf'?
Answer:
Grendel
Grendel is the creature terrorizing the mead hall Heorot.
112
Who is the protagonist of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
Answer:
Scout Finch
Scout Finch narrates the story of her childhood in Alabama.
113
Who is Pip’s mysterious benefactor in 'Great Expectations'?
Answer:
Magwitch
Abel Magwitch, an escaped convict, secretly funds Pip.
114
Who is the tragic Scottish general in Shakespeare’s play 'Macbeth'?
Answer:
Macbeth
Macbeth becomes consumed by ambition after hearing a prophecy.
115
Who is the protagonist of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'?
Answer:
Huckleberry Finn
Huck Finn is the adventurous boy who narrates the story.
116
Which character is the villain in 'Othello'?
Answer:
Iago
Iago manipulates Othello and schemes against him.
117
In 'The Lord of the Rings', who is the bearer of the One Ring?
Answer:
Bilbo Baggins
Frodo Baggins carries the One Ring to destroy it in Mordor.
118
Who is the king in Shakespeare’s tragedy 'King Lear'?
Answer:
Lear
King Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters, leading to tragedy.
119
Who is the heroine of 'The Hunger Games'?
Answer:
Katniss Everdeen
Katniss Everdeen volunteers as tribute to save her sister.
120
Which pirate is feared in 'Treasure Island'?
Answer:
Long John Silver
Long John Silver is the cunning pirate central to the plot.