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
131
Who is the clever servant in Shakespeare’s 'The Merchant of Venice'?
Answer:
Launcelot Gobbo
Launcelot Gobbo is the humorous servant who brings comic relief.
132
In 'Moby-Dick', who is the narrator of the story?
Answer:
Ishmael
Ishmael narrates the whaling voyage aboard the Pequod.
133
Who is the young wizard trained at Hogwarts in J.K. Rowling's series?
Answer:
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is the central character of the series, known as 'The Boy Who Lived'.
134
Who is the tragic hero of Shakespeare's 'Othello'?
Answer:
Othello
Othello, the Moor of Venice, is the protagonist whose jealousy leads to tragedy.
135
Which character is the detective in Agatha Christie's famous mystery novels?
Answer:
Hercule Poirot
Hercule Poirot is Christie's Belgian detective known for his precision and logic.
136
In 'Hamlet', what is the name of Hamlet's mother?
Answer:
Gertrude
Queen Gertrude is Hamlet's mother and the widow of the late King Hamlet.
137
Who is the protagonist of the novel 'Pride and Prejudice'?
Answer:
Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth Bennet is the central character known for her wit and independent thinking.
138
Which Nobel laureate in Literature is associated with the epic poem 'The Waste Land'?
Answer:
T.S. Eliot
T.S. Eliot, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948, wrote the modernist poem 'The Waste Land'.
139
Which laureate’s work 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is often considered a landmark of magical realism?
Answer:
Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez, Nobel laureate in 1982, wrote 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', a key text of magical realism.
140
Which Norwegian writer known for experimental prose received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023?
Answer:
Jon Fosse
Jon Fosse, a Norwegian playwright and novelist, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023 for his innovative plays and prose.