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
20111
Which country was NOT one of the original permanent members of the League's Council?
Answer:
Germany
The original permanent members were Britain, France, Italy, and Japan. Germany was not admitted to the League until 1926, at which point it became a permanent member.
20112
How often did the League's Council typically meet?
Answer:
Four to five times a year
The Council, designed to handle more urgent crises, met roughly four to five times a year, and in extraordinary sessions when required.
20113
Which organ of the League of Nations consisted of representatives from all member states?
Answer:
The Assembly
The Assembly was the main representative body where every member state had one vote and met once a year to discuss international issues.
20114
Who was the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations?
Answer:
Sir Eric Drummond
Sir Eric Drummond, a British diplomat, served as the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations from 1920 to 1933.
20115
Which article of the League's Covenant dealt with the 'Mandate System'?
Answer:
Article 22
Article 22 of the Covenant established the Mandate System to administer territories taken from the defeated Central Powers, calling it a 'sacred trust of civilization.'
20116
Which major world power never joined the League of Nations?
Answer:
The United States
Despite Woodrow Wilson's role in its creation, the United States never joined the League due to the Senate's refusal to ratify the Charter, driven by a desire to return to isolationism.
20117
Where was the headquarters of the League of Nations located?
Answer:
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva was chosen as the headquarters because of Switzerland's tradition of neutrality. The Palace of Nations was built there to house the League.
20118
Which U.S. President was a primary architect of the League of Nations but failed to get his country to join?
Answer:
Woodrow Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson included the proposal for the League as the final point of his 'Fourteen Points' for peace, but the U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, keeping the U.S. out.
20119
In which year did the League of Nations officially come into existence?
Answer:
1920
The League of Nations officially came into existence on January 10, 1920, when the Treaty of Versailles took effect.
20120
The League of Nations was officially established by which treaty?
Answer:
Treaty of Versailles
The Covenant of the League of Nations was Part I of the Treaty of Versailles, signed on June 28, 1919, which officially ended World War I and established the organization.