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
1551
Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in Rawalpindi in:
Answer:
2007
Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, after addressing an election rally at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi.
1552
The Agra Summit between President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took place in:
Answer:
2001
The historic Agra Summit was held in July 2001 in India, aimed at resolving long-standing issues between the two neighbors.
1553
General Zia-ul-Haq died in a plane crash in:
Answer:
1988
President Zia-ul-Haq died on August 17, 1988, when his C-130 aircraft crashed near Bahawalpur.
1554
The Geneva Accords, leading to the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, were signed in:
Answer:
1988
The Geneva Accords were signed on April 14, 1988, between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the US and USSR as guarantors.
1555
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed in:
Answer:
1979
Former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed on April 4, 1979, in Rawalpindi District Jail.
1556
The second OIC Summit was held in Lahore in:
Answer:
1974
Pakistan hosted the Second Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore in February 1974, attended by heads of state from the Muslim world.
1557
The Legal Framework Order (LFO), which set the rules for the 1970 general elections, was issued in:
Answer:
1970
President Yahya Khan issued the Legal Framework Order in March 1970 to govern the upcoming general elections and the drafting of a new constitution.
1558
The Second Constitution of Pakistan was promulgated by Ayub Khan in:
Answer:
1962
Ayub Khan promulgated the 1962 Constitution on March 1, 1962. It established a presidential form of government.
1559
Martial Law was declared for the first time in Pakistan by Iskander Mirza in:
Answer:
1958
President Iskander Mirza declared the first nationwide Martial Law on October 7, 1958, abrogating the 1956 Constitution.
1560
The 'One Unit' scheme, merging the four provinces of West Pakistan into a single unit, was implemented in:
Answer:
1955
The One Unit scheme was established on October 14, 1955, to integrate the provinces of West Pakistan to create parity with East Pakistan.