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
20161
How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
Answer:
5
The UN Security Council has 5 permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. They hold veto power over substantive resolutions.
20162
Which of the following is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations?
Answer:
International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an independent international organization and not one of the six principal organs of the UN. The principal organs include the General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, ICJ, and the Secretariat.
20163
On which date is United Nations Day celebrated annually?
Answer:
October 24
United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24 each year. This date marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.
20164
Who coined the term 'United Nations'?
Answer:
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The name 'United Nations' was coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was first used in the Declaration by United Nations on January 1, 1942, during the Second World War.
20165
How many member states are currently in the United Nations?
Answer:
193
There are currently 193 member states in the United Nations. The most recent country to join was South Sudan in 2011.
20166
Which organization was the predecessor to the United Nations?
Answer:
The League of Nations
The League of Nations was the first worldwide intergovernmental organization whose principal mission was to maintain world peace. It ceased operations after failing to prevent World War II and was replaced by the UN.
20167
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
Answer:
New York
The main headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, USA. The complex has served as the official headquarters since its completion in 1952.
20168
When was the United Nations officially established?
Answer:
1945
The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, upon the ratification of the Charter by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of other signatories.
20169
Which companion is known as 'Amin-ul-Ummah' (Trustee of the Nation)?
Answer:
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah (RA)
The Prophet (PBUH) stated, 'Every nation has a trustee (Amin), and the trustee of this Ummah is Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah.'
20170
Who was the first child born to the Muhajireen in Madina after Hijra?
Answer:
Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (RA)
Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) was the first child born to the emigrants (Muhajireen) in Madina, dispelling rumors that the Jews had cursed them to be barren.