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
1981
What are the names of the two famous marble lions guarding the entrance of the New York Public Library?
Answer:
Patience and Fortitude
The lions were named 'Patience' and 'Fortitude' by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia during the Great Depression, believing these were the qualities New Yorkers needed to survive.
1982
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of which prestigious university?
Answer:
University of Oxford
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
1983
Which library houses the famous 'Book of Kells'?
Answer:
Trinity College Library
The Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland, is the home of the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament.
1984
Where was the ancient Library of Alexandria, one of the most significant libraries of the ancient world, located?
Answer:
Egypt
The Great Library of Alexandria was located in Alexandria, Egypt. It was a major center of scholarship in the ancient world before its destruction.
1985
Which library is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest library in the world by catalog size?
Answer:
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., is officially recognized as the largest library in the world, housing millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, and maps.
1986
Which country’s 'Ancient Khuttal' sites were added to the World Heritage List in 2025?
Answer:
Tajikistan
The Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal were inscribed by Tajikistan.
1987
The 'Wixárika Route to Wirikuta' is a sacred pilgrimage route added in 2025. It is located in:
Answer:
Mexico
This cultural landscape and pilgrimage route is located in Mexico.
1988
The 'Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream' were added in 2025. Which country are they in?
Answer:
South Korea
These prehistoric rock carvings are located in South Korea.
1989
Which site in Jamaica, often called the 'wickedest city on earth' before it sank, was added in 2025?
Answer:
Port Royal Archaeological Ensemble
The sunken city of Port Royal was inscribed in 2025 for its underwater archaeological value.
1990
The 'Ancient City of Damascus' remains on the Danger List. What is the primary reason?
Answer:
Civil War
All six World Heritage sites in Syria, including Damascus, are on the Danger List due to the civil war.