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
20371
The medieval concept of **Manorialism** describes primarily the organization of:
Answer:
Rural economy and peasant labor
Manorialism, also known as the manorial system, was the economic and social system of medieval Western Europe, centered around the *manor*—a self-sufficient landed estate run by a lord and worked by serfs and free peasants.
20372
Who was the last Lodi Sultan of Delhi, defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 AD?
Answer:
Ibrahim Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate. He was defeated and killed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, which established the Mughal Empire in India.
20373
The medieval term **'Tithe'** in Europe refers to:
Answer:
A payment of one-tenth of one's income to the Church
A tithe was a one-tenth part of something, paid as a tax or compulsory contribution to a religious organization. In Medieval Europe, it was a primary source of income for the Catholic Church.
20374
Who was the founder of the independent **Bahmani Kingdom** in the Deccan in 1347 AD?
Answer:
Hasan Gangu (Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah)
Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah, originally known as Hasan Gangu, founded the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347 AD, breaking away from the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq. The Bahmani Kingdom later fragmented into the five Deccan Sultanates.
20375
The **Hundred Years' War** (1337–1453) was fought primarily between which two kingdoms?
Answer:
England and France
The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts waged between the House of Plantagenet (rulers of England) and the House of Valois (rulers of France) over the right to rule the Kingdom of France.
20376
The famous Brihadeeswara Temple, located in Thanjavur, is dedicated to which Hindu deity and was built by a ruler of the Chola Dynasty?
Answer:
Shiva
The Brihadeeswara Temple (also known as the Big Temple) is a magnificent example of Dravidian architecture, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built by the Chola Emperor Rajaraja I (985–1014 AD).
20377
In the feudal system of Medieval Europe, a **fief** primarily referred to:
Answer:
A grant of land
A fief was an estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service. It was the central element of feudalism, granted by a lord to a vassal in return for military and political support.
20378
Which Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate built the towns of Firozabad, Fatehabad, Jaunpur, and Hissar?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351–1388 AD) was known for his extensive construction and public works, founding several important towns including Firozabad (near Delhi), Fatehabad, Jaunpur, and Hissar. He also established the Diwan-i-Khairat (Charity Department).
20379
The Gothic architectural style is famously characterized by the use of **flying buttresses** and:
Answer:
Pointed arches and ribbed vaults
Gothic architecture (c. 1150–16th century) evolved from the Romanesque. Its key features—the pointed arch, ribbed vault, and the flying buttress—allowed builders to create taller structures with thinner walls and larger stained-glass windows, differentiating it from the heavy, round-arched Romanesque style.
20380
The poet and musician **Amir Khusrau**, often called the 'Parrot of India,' was a prominent figure during the reign of which Delhi Sultanate dynasty?
Answer:
Khalji Dynasty
Amir Khusrau (1253–1325 AD) was a disciple of the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya and a prolific writer, poet, and musician who served under several Sultans of the Delhi Sultanate, most notably during the Khalji Dynasty (especially under Ala-ud-din Khalji).