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
1191
The 'Order of the Elephant' is the highest order of chivalry in which country?
Answer:
Denmark
The Order of the Elephant is the highest and oldest order of chivalry in Denmark. It is rarely awarded and is usually reserved for royalty and heads of state.
1192
The 'Bronze Star Medal' is a United States decoration awarded for what?
Answer:
Heroic or meritorious achievement in a combat zone
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States decoration awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic or meritorious achievement or service in a combat zone. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces.
1193
Which Indian award is given for distinguished service of a high order to the nation?
Answer:
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in India, given for 'distinguished service of a high order'. It ranks below the Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan.
1194
The 'Order of the Southern Cross' is the highest order of merit for foreigners in which country?
Answer:
Brazil
The National Order of the Southern Cross is Brazil's highest order of merit. It is currently awarded mainly to foreign nationals for diplomatic or other services to Brazil.
1195
Which is the highest military award for valour in South Korea?
Answer:
Taegeuk Cordon
The Taegeuk Cordon of the Order of Military Merit is South Korea's highest military award for valour. It is awarded for outstanding meritorious service during combat.
1196
The 'Croix de Guerre' is a military decoration of which country, widely awarded during WWI and WWII?
Answer:
France
The Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) is a French military decoration created in 1915 and 1939 to recognize acts of bravery in action against enemy forces.
1197
What is the highest civilian honour of Italy?
Answer:
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana) is the senior order of knighthood of the Italian Republic and its highest ranking civilian honour.
1198
The 'Order of Merit' is a dynastic order of the British monarch restricted to how many living members?
Answer:
24
The Order of Merit is a Commonwealth order of merit recognizing distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. Admission is the personal gift of the Sovereign and is restricted to 24 living members.
1199
Which of these is the second highest military award in Pakistan?
Answer:
Hilal-e-Jurat
Hilal-e-Jurat (Crescent of Courage) is the second highest military award of Pakistan for courage. It ranks below Nishan-e-Haider and above Sitara-e-Jurat.
1200
The 'Order of the Golden Fleece' is a prestigious historic order of chivalry associated with which two countries' royal houses?
Answer:
Spain and Austria
The Order of the Golden Fleece is one of the most prestigious orders of chivalry in the world. Today, two branches exist: the Spanish Fleece (awarded by the King of Spain) and the Austrian Fleece (awarded by the head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine).