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
1241
The 'Templeton Prize' is an international award given for contributions to:
Answer:
Life's Spiritual Dimension
The Templeton Prize honors individuals whose exemplary achievements advance Sir John Templeton's philanthropic vision: harnessing the power of the sciences to explore the deepest questions of the universe and humankind’s place and purpose within it.
1242
The 'Nishan-e-Imtiaz' is an award given in Pakistan for excellence in which fields?
Answer:
Both Military and Civilian
Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence) is one of the highest honours given by the Government of Pakistan to both military and civilian personnel.
1243
Which of these is NOT a category of the Nobel Prize?
Answer:
Mathematics
There is no Nobel Prize for Mathematics. The categories are Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.
1244
The 'Order of St. Andrew' is 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.
1245
What is the highest military award of 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 Australians.
1246
Who is the only person to have been awarded the Nobel Prize in both Physics and Chemistry?
Answer:
Marie Curie
Marie Curie was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes, and the only person to win in two different scientific fields: Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911).
1247
The 'Hero of the Russian Federation' is the highest honorary title of which country?
Answer:
Russia
Hero of the Russian Federation is the highest honorary title of the Russian Federation, awarded for service to the Russian state and nation.
1248
What is the highest civilian award of Bangladesh?
Answer:
Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak)
The Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) is the highest civilian award of Bangladesh.
1249
The 'Purple Heart' is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been:
Answer:
Wounded or killed while serving
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the US armed forces who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy or posthumously to the next of kin of those killed.
1250
Which award is the highest honorary order in Saudi Arabia?
Answer:
Order of King Abdulaziz
The Order of King Abdulaziz is considered the highest order of merit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.