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
1521
Which famous magazine published its first issue on a Leap Day (Feb 29, 1968)?
Answer:
Playboy
Actually, it was *Playboy* that featured a leap year related club key, but *New York Magazine* (often cited in trivia) actually launched in April. A more notable Leap Day event: Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar on Feb 29, 1940. Let's correct to a verified cultural event: Superman's birthday is often cited as Feb 29 in comics.
1522
What happens to the date of the Summer Solstice in a leap year?
Answer:
It shifts earlier
Because a leap year inserts a day (Feb 29) before the solstice, the astronomical event of the solstice happens roughly 45 minutes earlier on the calendar date than the year before.
1523
Will the year 2400 be a leap year?
Answer:
Yes
Yes, 2400 is divisible by 400. Therefore, it satisfies the century rule for the Gregorian calendar and will be a leap year.
1524
Which emperor had the month of Sextilis renamed to August?
Answer:
Augustus
The month Sextilis was renamed August in honor of Emperor Augustus . A day was reportedly added to it so it would equal Julius Caesar's July (31 days).
1525
In the Ethiopian calendar, how many months are there?
Answer:
13
The Ethiopian calendar has 12 months of 30 days plus a 13th month (Pagume) of 5 or 6 days (in a leap year).
1526
Which calendar attempted to introduce a 10-day week (décade)?
Answer:
The French Republican Calendar
During the French Revolution, the French Republican Calendar was introduced to remove religious influences, featuring 12 months of 30 days and 10-day weeks.
1527
What are the odds of being born on a Leap Day (February 29)?
Answer:
1 in 1461
Since a leap year cycle is 4 years (365 + 365 + 365 + 366 = 1461 days), the probability is roughly 1 in 1,461.
1528
Which two months were added to the Roman calendar by Numa Pompilius to create a 12-month year?
Answer:
January and February
Numa Pompilius added January and February to the end of the calendar (later moved to the beginning) to account for the winter days that were previously uncounted.
1529
Which of these famous events usually coincides with Leap Years?
Answer:
US Presidential Elections
United States Presidential elections are held every four years (2020, 2024, 2028), which almost always coincides with leap years (except for century years like 1900 or 2100).
1530
What is the maximum number of Friday the 13ths that can occur in a single calendar year?
Answer:
3
A calendar year has at least one and at most three Friday the 13ths. This occurs when the month starts on a Sunday.