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
1571
Gandhi's famous Salt March (Dandi March) began in:
Answer:
1930
The Salt March began on March 12, 1930, marking the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement against the British salt monopoly.
1572
The Nehru Report, a draft constitution prepared by an All Parties Conference, was published in:
Answer:
1928
The Nehru Report was submitted in August 1928. It demanded dominion status but rejected separate electorates, leading to Muslim opposition.
1573
The Delhi Proposals, where Muslim League agreed to give up separate electorates under certain conditions, were made in:
Answer:
1927
Jinnah put forward the Delhi Proposals in March 1927, offering to waive the right to separate electorates if specific Muslim demands were met.
1574
The Chauri Chaura incident, which led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, happened in:
Answer:
1922
On February 5, 1922, a violent mob set fire to a police station in Chauri Chaura, killing 22 policemen, prompting Gandhi to call off the movement.
1575
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in:
Answer:
1920
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in August 1920 to induce the British to grant self-government, but was called off in 1922.
1576
The Rowlatt Act, which gave the British government sweeping powers to arrest and imprison suspects, was passed in:
Answer:
1919
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, popularly known as the Rowlatt Act, was passed in March 1919, sparking widespread protests.
1577
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in:
Answer:
1913
Jinnah joined the Muslim League in 1913 while still being a member of the Congress, aiming to bring the two organizations closer.
1578
The Simla Deputation met Viceroy Lord Minto in which year?
Answer:
1906
The Simla Deputation, led by Sir Agha Khan, met Viceroy Lord Minto on October 1, 1906, to demand separate electorates for Muslims.
1579
The Durand Line agreement, defining the border between British India and Afghanistan, was signed in:
Answer:
1893
The Durand Line agreement was signed on November 12, 1893, between Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan of Afghanistan.
1580
The M.A.O. College Aligarh was raised to the status of a University in:
Answer:
1920
The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (M.A.O.) College, founded in 1877, became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920.