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
1631
In which year was the All India Muslim League founded in Dhaka?
Answer:
1906
The All India Muslim League was established on December 30, 1906, in Dhaka, to safeguard the rights of Muslims in British India.
1632
When did the Partition of Bengal take place, dividing the province into Muslim-majority East and Hindu-majority West?
Answer:
1905
The Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon in 1905. It was done for administrative efficiency but created a Muslim-majority province in the East, which was later annulled.
1633
The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded in which year?
Answer:
1885
The Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume, becoming a pivotal organization in the Indian independence movement.
1634
In which year did the British Crown assume direct control of India, ending the rule of the East India Company?
Answer:
1858
Following the 1857 uprising, the Government of India Act 1858 was passed, transferring power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
1635
The War of Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) against British rule in India began in which year?
Answer:
1857
The War of Independence began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. It was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company.
1636
When did the French Revolution begin with the Storming of the Bastille?
Answer:
1789
The French Revolution began in 1789, highlighted by the Storming of the Bastille on July 14. It led to the end of the monarchy and the rise of Napoleon.
1637
The decisive Battle of Plassey, which consolidated British rule in Bengal, occurred in:
Answer:
1757
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757. British forces under Robert Clive defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah.
1638
In which year was the British East India Company established by a Royal Charter?
Answer:
1600
The British East India Company was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I on December 31, 1600, allowing it to trade with the East Indies.
1639
The First Battle of Panipat, which laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India, was fought in which year?
Answer:
1526
The First Battle of Panipat took place on April 21, 1526. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, ending the Lodi Dynasty and establishing Mughal rule in the subcontinent.
1640
When did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas, marking the beginning of widespread European exploration?
Answer:
1492
Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492. His voyages opened the way for European exploration, exploitation, and colonization of the Americas.