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
21071
The 'Nine-Dash Line' refers to Chinese territorial claims in which body of water?
Answer:
South China Sea
China uses the Nine-Dash Line to claim sovereignty over the vast majority of the resource-rich South China Sea.
21072
Which country has the world's largest standing army?
Answer:
China
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China is the largest active-duty military force in the world.
21073
Which Middle Eastern country has sought to become a regional hegemon, leading the 'Axis of Resistance'?
Answer:
Iran
Iran leads a network of proxies and allies (Axis of Resistance) to project power in the Middle East, challenging US and Saudi influence.
21074
The 'Clash of Civilizations' theory, suggesting future wars would be fought between cultures, was proposed by:
Answer:
Samuel Huntington
Huntington argued that post-Cold War conflict would occur along cultural and religious lines rather than ideological ones.
21075
Who is the author of 'The End of History and the Last Man', which predicted the triumph of Western liberal democracy (a view challenged by multipolarity)?
Answer:
Francis Fukuyama
Fukuyama argued that the end of the Cold War marked the endpoint of mankind's ideological evolution, a thesis largely contested by the rise of authoritarian powers in a multipolar world.
21076
Which country hosts the headquarters of the African Union (AU)?
Answer:
Ethiopia
The African Union is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, symbolizing the continent's growing political integration.
21077
The concept of 'Strategic Autonomy' is most frequently associated with the foreign policy of:
Answer:
The European Union
Strategic Autonomy refers to the EU's ability to act independently in defense, security, and economic matters, reducing reliance on the US.
21078
Which document, issued in 2015, outlined China's industrial policy to move up the value chain?
Answer:
Made in China 2025
This strategic plan aims to transform China from a manufacturing giant into a world high-tech power.
21079
ASEAN is a regional organization comprising countries in:
Answer:
Southeast Asia
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) promotes intergovernmental cooperation among ten countries in Southeast Asia.
21080
Which term refers to the decline in the usage of the US dollar in international trade?
Answer:
Dedollarization
Dedollarization is the process by which countries reduce their reliance on the US dollar for international trade and reserves, often to bypass US sanctions.