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
1721
Alexander the Great died in Babylon in which year?
Answer:
323 BC
Alexander died in 323 BC at the age of 32.
1722
The September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States occurred in:
Answer:
2001
The 9/11 attacks occurred in 2001, triggering the War on Terror.
1723
The Soviet Union (USSR) was officially dissolved in:
Answer:
1991
The USSR formally ceased to exist on December 26, 1991.
1724
The Berlin Wall fell, symbolizing the end of the Cold War, in:
Answer:
1989
The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989.
1725
The People's Republic of China was proclaimed by Mao Zedong in:
Answer:
1949
The Chinese Communist Revolution culminated in the proclamation of the PRC on October 1, 1949.
1726
India and Pakistan gained independence from British rule in:
Answer:
1947
The partition of British India occurred in August 1947.
1727
The United Nations was established in which year?
Answer:
1945
The UN was founded in 1945 after the end of World War II to promote international cooperation.
1728
World War II began when Germany invaded Poland in:
Answer:
1939
Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, triggering World War II.
1729
The Armistice ending the fighting of World War I was signed on:
Answer:
November 11, 1918
The armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
1730
The Russian Revolution, leading to the rise of the Bolsheviks, took place in:
Answer:
1917
The two revolutions (February and October) occurred in 1917, leading to the creation of the Soviet Union.