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
1621
The Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) was passed on which date?
Answer:
March 23, 1940
The Lahore Resolution was adopted on March 23, 1940, at Minto Park, Lahore. It formally demanded a separate homeland for the Muslims of India.
1622
The Government of India Act, which provided the framework for the future constitutions of India and Pakistan, was passed in:
Answer:
1935
The Government of India Act 1935 was passed in August 1935. It introduced provincial autonomy and served as a major source for the constitutions of both India and Pakistan.
1623
When did the First Round Table Conference take place in London?
Answer:
1930
The First Round Table Conference began in November 1930 in London to discuss constitutional reforms in India. The INC did not participate.
1624
Allama Iqbal delivered his historic Allahabad Address, proposing a separate Muslim state, in:
Answer:
1930
Allama Iqbal delivered his address at the Muslim League session in Allahabad on December 29, 1930, presenting the idea of an independent Muslim state in the northwest.
1625
In which year did Quaid-e-Azam present his famous 'Fourteen Points'?
Answer:
1929
Jinnah presented his Fourteen Points in March 1929 as a counter-proposal to the Nehru Report, outlining the demands of Muslims for any future constitution.
1626
When did the Simon Commission arrive in India to study constitutional reforms?
Answer:
1927
The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 and arrived in India in 1928. It was boycotted by Indian political parties because it had no Indian members.
1627
The Khilafat Movement in India to protect the Ottoman Caliphate started in which year?
Answer:
1919
The Khilafat Movement began in 1919 under the leadership of the Ali brothers to protest the dismantling of the Ottoman Empire after World War I.
1628
In which year did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place in Amritsar?
Answer:
1919
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, when British troops under General Dyer fired on a peaceful crowd, killing hundreds.
1629
The Lucknow Pact, a joint agreement between the Congress and the Muslim League, was signed in:
Answer:
1916
The Lucknow Pact was signed in December 1916. It was a significant agreement where the Congress accepted the principle of separate electorates for Muslims.
1630
When was the Partition of Bengal annulled?
Answer:
1911
The Partition of Bengal was annulled in 1911 by King George V at the Delhi Durbar, reuniting East and West Bengal due to strong Hindu protests.