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
1661
The Nanakshahi calendar is associated with which religion?
Answer:
Sikhism
The Nanakshahi calendar is a tropical solar calendar used in Sikhism to determine the dates of important Sikh events.
1662
What is an 'intercalary' day?
Answer:
A day inserted to align the calendar with the solar year
Intercalary days (like February 29) are inserted to keep the calendar synchronized with the astronomical or seasonal year.
1663
The 'Juche' calendar is used in North Korea. What is its Year 1?
Answer:
1912 (Birth of Kim Il Sung)
The Juche calendar begins in 1912, the birth year of North Korea's founder, Kim Il Sung.
1664
The Coptic calendar is traditionally used by Christians in which country?
Answer:
Egypt
The Coptic calendar is the liturgical calendar of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt, derived from the ancient Egyptian calendar.
1665
Which month in the Gregorian calendar is named after Augustus Caesar?
Answer:
August
August (formerly Sextilis) was renamed in honor of Augustus Caesar.
1666
Which month in the Gregorian calendar is named after Julius Caesar?
Answer:
July
July (formerly Quintilis) was renamed in honor of Julius Caesar.
1667
The Japanese calendar uses the Gregorian system but also counts years based on:
Answer:
The reign of the Emperor (Era name)
Japan uses the 'Nengō' system, where years are numbered within eras defined by the reign of the Emperor (e.g., Reiwa era).
1668
What is the Jewish New Year called?
Answer:
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days.
1669
Which calendar is used to determine the date of Easter?
Answer:
A lunisolar calculation
Easter is determined by a lunisolar calculation: generally the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the vernal equinox.
1670
The French Republican Calendar, used briefly during the French Revolution, was unique because it was:
Answer:
Decimal (10-day weeks)
The French Republican Calendar attempted to decimalize time, featuring 10-day weeks called 'décades'.