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
1211
Which historical German military order was informally known as the 'Blue Max'?
Answer:
Pour le Mérite
The Pour le Mérite was the Kingdom of Prussia's highest military order for officers until the end of World War I. It gained the nickname 'Blue Max' after air ace Max Immelmann was the first aviator to receive it.
1212
The 'Param Vir Chakra' is the highest military decoration of which country?
Answer:
India
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. It translates to 'Wheel of the Ultimate Brave'.
1213
Which medal is known as the 'Purple Heart' and is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the US military?
Answer:
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. It is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members.
1214
The 'Legion of Honour' (Légion d'honneur) is the highest order of merit, both military and civil, of which country?
Answer:
France
The Legion of Honour is the highest French order of merit, established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. It rewards eminent military and civil merit in service to France.
1215
What is the highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield in India?
Answer:
Ashoka Chakra
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.
1216
Which of the following is the highest military award of Pakistan, awarded only posthumously?
Answer:
Nishan-e-Haider
Nishan-e-Haider (Sign of the Lion) is Pakistan's highest military award. It is awarded exclusively to members of the Armed Forces for acts of greatest heroism or most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, and it has only been awarded posthumously.
1217
What is the highest military award of the United States?
Answer:
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. It is awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, to members of the armed forces who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
1218
The 'Victoria Cross', the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy, is awarded by which country?
Answer:
United Kingdom
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces of the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for valour 'in the face of the enemy'. It was introduced by Queen Victoria in 1856.
1219
The 'Pritzker Prize' is the highest international award in which field?
Answer:
Architecture
The Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded annually to honor a living architect or architects and is often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Architecture'.
1220
Which is the highest award for bravery in New Zealand?
Answer:
Victoria Cross for New Zealand
The Victoria Cross for New Zealand was established in 1999 as the highest military award for valour.