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
2081
The Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?
Answer:
Agra
The Taj Mahal stands on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra.
2082
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is the most famous structure in which Wonder?
Answer:
Petra
Al-Khazneh is the most elaborate temple in Petra, carved directly into the sandstone rock face.
2083
Which Ancient Wonder was granted 'Honorary Candidate' status alongside the New 7 Wonders?
Answer:
The Great Pyramid of Giza
As the only surviving Ancient Wonder, the Great Pyramid of Giza was granted honorary status and was not required to compete in the voting.
2084
Why is Machu Picchu often called the 'Lost City of the Incas'?
Answer:
The Spanish conquistadors never found it.
It was never discovered by the Spanish during their conquest, leaving it relatively intact until it was brought to international attention in 1911.
2085
The pyramid 'El Castillo' (The Temple of Kukulcán) is the central feature of which Wonder?
Answer:
Chichén Itzá
El Castillo dominates the center of the Chichén Itzá archaeological site.
2086
What is the primary architectural style of the Christ the Redeemer statue?
Answer:
Art Deco
Created in the 1920s and completed in 1931, it is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world.
2087
Which of the New 7 Wonders is the only one located in Europe?
Answer:
The Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is the only winner located on the European continent.
2088
Christ the Redeemer overlooks which Brazilian city?
Answer:
Rio de Janeiro
The statue stands at the summit of Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro.
2089
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of:
Answer:
His favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal
It is an ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
2090
Machu Picchu, located in Peru, is believed to have been an estate for which emperor?
Answer:
Pachacuti
Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was constructed as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472).