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
20201
Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)?
Answer:
Hazrat Aisha (RA)
Hazrat Aisha (RA) was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), the closest companion of the Prophet.
20202
Who was the Ottoman Sultan during the 'Battle of Mohacs' (1526)?
Answer:
Suleiman the Magnificent
Suleiman the Magnificent (Suleiman I) led the Ottomans to a decisive victory over Hungary at the Battle of Mohacs.
20203
The 'Dome of the Rock' is located in which compound?
Answer:
Masjid Al-Aqsa
The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Sakhrah) is situated within the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound (Haram al-Sharif) in Jerusalem.
20204
Who introduced the Islamic Calendar (Hijri Calendar)?
Answer:
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA) standardized the Islamic calendar in 638 AD, setting the Hijra (migration) as the starting year.
20205
Who was the first Muezzin (Caller to Prayer) of Islam?
Answer:
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Hazrat Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) was appointed by the Prophet (PBUH) as the first Muezzin to call the Adhan.
20206
The incident of 'Tafsir-e-Kabir' is associated with which scholar?
Answer:
Imam Razi
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi wrote 'Al-Tafsir al-Kabir' (The Great Commentary), also known as Mafatih al-Ghayb.
20207
Which city is called 'Madinat-ul-Awliya' (City of Saints) in Pakistan?
Answer:
Multan
Multan is historically known as Madinat-ul-Awliya due to the large number of Sufi shrines located there.
20208
The Muslim general who defeated the Mongols at the 'Battle of Ain Jalut' was:
Answer:
Sultan Qutuz
Sultan Qutuz, along with his general Baibars, defeated the Mongol Ilkhanate army in 1260 AD, halting their expansion.
20209
Which scholar wrote 'Tahafut al-Falasifa' (The Incoherence of the Philosophers)?
Answer:
Al-Ghazali
Imam Al-Ghazali wrote this famous critique of early Islamic philosophy, particularly attacking the views of Ibn Sina and Al-Farabi.
20210
Who built the famous 'Red Fort' (Lal Qila) in Delhi?
Answer:
Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor, commissioned the Red Fort in 1638 when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi.