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
20211
The 'Battle of Camel' (Jang-e-Jamal) was fought in:
Answer:
36 AH
The Battle of Camel (36 AH / 656 AD) took place near Basra between the forces of Hazrat Ali (RA) and Hazrat Aisha (RA).
20212
Which Surah is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?
Answer:
Surah Al-Mulk
The Prophet (PBUH) referred to Surah Yaseen as the heart of the Quran (قلب القرآن) due to its central themes of divinity and resurrection.
20213
Who killed the false prophet Musailimah?
Answer:
Wahshi ibn Harb
Wahshi ibn Harb, who had previously killed Hazrat Hamza (RA) before accepting Islam, killed Musailimah in the Battle of Yamama.
20214
Which Ummayad Caliph is known as the 'Falcon of Andalus' (Saqr Quraish)?
Answer:
Abd al-Rahman I
Abd al-Rahman I escaped the Abbasid massacre and founded the Umayyad Emirate in Spain, earning the title Saqr Quraish (عقاب قریش).
20215
In which year was Fasting (Roza) made obligatory?
Answer:
2 AH
Fasting in the month of Ramadan was ordained in the Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah) in the year 2 AH.
20216
Who founded the 'Seljuk Empire'?
Answer:
Tughril Beg
Tughril Beg founded the Seljuk Empire (سلجوقی سلطنت) in 1037 AD, which later played a crucial role in defeating the Byzantines.
20217
The 'Charter of Madina' (Misaq-e-Madina) was signed between Muslims and:
Answer:
Jews of Madina
The Charter of Madina was the first written constitution, establishing a diverse state with the Jewish tribes of Madina.
20218
Who compiled the first authoritative book of Hadith 'Al-Muwatta'?
Answer:
Imam Malik
Imam Malik bin Anas compiled 'Al-Muwatta' (الموطأ), one of the earliest and most authentic collections of Hadith and Fiqh.
20219
Which battle is referred to as the 'Victory of Victories' (Fath-ul-Futuh)?
Answer:
Battle of Nihawand
The Battle of Nihawand (21 AH / 642 AD) effectively ended the Sassanid Empire and is called Fath-ul-Futuh (فتح الفتوح).
20220
Who is known as 'Dhun-Nurayn' (Possessor of Two Lights)?
Answer:
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA) is called Dhun-Nurayn (ذوالنورین) because he married two daughters of the Prophet (PBUH), Ruqayyah (RA) and then Umm Kulthum (RA).