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
20871
Which Umayyad Caliph constructed the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem?
Answer:
Abdul Malik bin Marwan
Abdul Malik bin Marwan commissioned the construction of the Dome of the Rock, completed around 691 CE.
20872
Who is considered the 'Fifth Rightly Guided Caliph' due to his piety and justice?
Answer:
Umar bin Abdul Aziz
Umar bin Abdul Aziz (Umar II) is widely revered as the Fifth Rightly Guided Caliph for returning the state to the principles of the Rashidun era.
20873
The tragedy of Karbala, where Imam Hussain (R.A) was martyred, occurred during the reign of:
Answer:
Yazid I
The Battle of Karbala took place in 680 CE (61 AH) during the reign of Yazid I.
20874
What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
Answer:
Damascus
The Umayyads established Damascus (in Syria) as their imperial capital.
20875
Who founded the Umayyad Dynasty?
Answer:
Ameer Muawiya (R.A)
Ameer Muawiya (R.A) established the Umayyad Caliphate in 661 CE following the assassination of Hazrat Ali and the abdication of Hazrat Hasan.
20876
Hazrat Ali (R.A) moved the capital of the Caliphate from Madina to:
Answer:
Kufa
Hazrat Ali (R.A) shifted the capital to Kufa (in modern-day Iraq) due to its strategic central location and political support base.
20877
The first civil war in Islam, involving the Battle of the Camel, took place during the Caliphate of:
Answer:
Hazrat Ali (R.A)
The Battle of the Camel (656 CE) occurred during the reign of Hazrat Ali (R.A) over the issue of justice for the assassination of Hazrat Usman.
20878
Hazrat Usman (R.A) belonged to which clan of the Quraysh?
Answer:
Banu Umayya
Hazrat Usman (R.A) was a prominent member of the Banu Umayya (Umayyad) clan.
20879
Which Caliph was assassinated by a Persian slave named Abu Lulu Feroz?
Answer:
Hazrat Umar (R.A)
Hazrat Umar (R.A) was stabbed while leading the Fajr prayer by Abu Lulu Feroz, a disgruntled Persian slave.
20880
Who was the Persian General defeated at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah?
Answer:
Rustam Farrokhzad
Rustam Farrokhzad was the commander of the Sassanid Persian army and was killed during the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah.