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
20011
Where is the SAARC Arbitration Council (SARCO) located?
Answer:
Pakistan
The SAARC Arbitration Council (SARCO) is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan.
20012
Which SAARC body deals with standards and quality control?
Answer:
SARSO
SARSO stands for South Asian Regional Standards Organization. It is based in Dhaka and harmonizes standards to facilitate trade.
20013
Which year was observed as the 'SAARC Year of the Girl Child'?
Answer:
1990
SAARC observed 1990 as the 'SAARC Year of the Girl Child' to highlight issues faced by girl children in the region.
20014
Who was the first female Secretary-General of SAARC?
Answer:
Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed
Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed from the Maldives was the first woman to hold the post of SAARC Secretary-General (2011-2012).
20015
The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) Secretariat is based in:
Answer:
Thimphu, Bhutan
The Secretariat of the SAARC Development Fund (SDF) was inaugurated in Thimphu, Bhutan, in 2010.
20016
SAPTA stands for:
Answer:
South Asian Preferential Trading Arrangement
SAPTA stands for South Asian Preferential Trading Arrangement, which was signed in 1993 to promote trade among member countries.
20017
Which SAARC member is the only country that follows Gross National Happiness (GNH) as a development philosophy?
Answer:
Bhutan
Bhutan is famous for pioneering the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) in place of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
20018
Which SAARC member country is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean?
Answer:
Maldives
The Maldives is an island nation consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls in the Indian Ocean.
20019
The SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) is located in:
Answer:
Sri Lanka
The SAARC Cultural Centre is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to promote cultural cooperation among member states.
20020
What percentage of the world's area is covered by SAARC countries?
Answer:
3%
The SAARC region covers approximately 3% of the world's land area but houses around 21% of the world's population.