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
1581
The Urdu-Hindi Controversy began in Banaras in which year?
Answer:
1867
The Urdu-Hindi controversy started in 1867 when Hindus in Banaras demanded the replacement of Urdu with Hindi written in the Devanagari script.
1582
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Scientific Society in Ghazipur in:
Answer:
1864
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the Scientific Society in 1864 to translate Western scientific and historical works into Urdu.
1583
The British annexed the Punjab in which year?
Answer:
1849
The Punjab was annexed by the British East India Company on March 29, 1849, following the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
1584
When was the Permanent Settlement of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis?
Answer:
1793
The Permanent Settlement (Zamindari System) was introduced in 1793, fixing the land revenue to be raised from the landlords in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
1585
Tipu Sultan was martyred during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in:
Answer:
1799
Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, was killed defending his capital Seringapatam against the British on May 4, 1799.
1586
In which year did the Third Battle of Panipat take place?
Answer:
1761
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on January 14, 1761, between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan army of Ahmad Shah Abdali.
1587
The Battle of Buxar, which confirmed British dominance over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, was fought in:
Answer:
1764
The Battle of Buxar took place in October 1764. The British East India Company defeated the combined forces of the Nawab of Bengal, Nawab of Oudh, and the Mughal Emperor.
1588
Nadir Shah invaded India and took away the Peacock Throne in:
Answer:
1739
Nadir Shah of Persia invaded India in 1739, defeating the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal and sacking Delhi.
1589
Which year marked the death of Emperor Aurangzeb, leading to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Answer:
1707
Aurangzeb died on March 3, 1707, in Ahmednagar. His death triggered a war of succession and the gradual collapse of Mughal authority.
1590
The Second Battle of Panipat, where Akbar's forces defeated Hemu, was fought in:
Answer:
1556
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on November 5, 1556. Bairam Khan, leading Akbar's army, defeated the Hindu king Hemu.