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
1251
The 'Order of the British Empire' (OBE) has how many classes?
Answer:
5
The Order of the British Empire has five classes: GBE (Knight/Dame Grand Cross), KBE/DBE (Knight/Dame Commander), CBE (Commander), OBE (Officer), and MBE (Member).
1252
The 'Iron Cross' was a famous military decoration of which historical state?
Answer:
Kingdom of Prussia / Germany
The Iron Cross was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire and Nazi Germany.
1253
Which is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India?
Answer:
Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India, instituted in 1954.
1254
The 'George Cross' is the second highest award of the United Kingdom system, awarded for:
Answer:
Acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger (not in the face of the enemy)
The George Cross is the civilian counterpart to the Victoria Cross and is the highest gallantry award for civilians, or for military personnel for acts not in the face of the enemy.
1255
Which prize is awarded annually in the fields of Journalism, Books, Drama and Music in the US?
Answer:
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States.
1256
The 'Order of Canada' is which level of award in the Canadian honours system?
Answer:
Second highest honour for merit
The Order of Canada is the second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, after the Order of Merit (which is the personal gift of the Monarch).
1257
Which international organization awards the 'Blue Beret'?
Answer:
United Nations
The 'Blue Beret' is associated with the United Nations Peacekeeping forces; however, the UN also awards the 'Dag Hammarskjöld Medal' posthumously to peacekeepers.
1258
What is the highest military award in Pakistan, awarded exclusively for bravery in the face of the enemy?
Answer:
Nishan-e-Haider
Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military award of Pakistan, awarded to soldiers who have shown exceptional bravery and have usually been martyred.
1259
Which award is known as the 'Nobel Prize of Asia'?
Answer:
Ramon Magsaysay Award
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay's example of integrity in governance and is often regarded as Asia's premier prize.
1260
The 'Order of the Chrysanthemum' is the highest order of which country?
Answer:
Japan
The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum is Japan's highest order, often awarded to royalty and heads of state.