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
2111
The word 'Mausoleum' is derived from the tomb of which ruler?
Answer:
Mausolus
The structure was the tomb of Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire. It was so magnificent that his name became the generic term for grand above-ground tombs.
2112
The Temple of Artemis was located in which ancient city (in modern-day Turkey)?
Answer:
Ephesus
The Temple of Artemis, dedicated to the goddess of the hunt, was located in Ephesus (near modern Selçuk, Turkey).
2113
Which Greek sculptor created the Statue of Zeus at Olympia?
Answer:
Phidias
Phidias, a renowned Greek sculptor, created the giant seated figure of Zeus around 435 BC.
2114
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were reportedly built by which king for his wife?
Answer:
Nebuchadnezzar II
King Nebuchadnezzar II is said to have built the Hanging Gardens for his wife, Amytis of Media, who missed the green hills of her homeland.
2115
Which is the only Wonder of the Ancient World that is still largely standing today?
Answer:
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Khufu, is the oldest of the ancient wonders and the only one to remain largely intact.
2116
Which song won 'Song of the Year' at the 2024 Grammy Awards?
Answer:
What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish)
Billie Eilish's 'What Was I Made For?' from the Barbie movie won Song of the Year.
2117
Which major tennis player announced their retirement at the Laver Cup 2024 (or late 2024)?
Answer:
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, with the Davis Cup finals in late 2024 being his last event.
2118
Which African country won the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) 2023 (held in 2024)?
Answer:
Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)
The host nation Ivory Coast won the tournament by defeating Nigeria in the final.
2119
Who is the President of the European Commission re-elected in 2024?
Answer:
Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected for a second term as President of the European Commission in July 2024.
2120
Which innovative AI model family did Google release in late 2023/2024 to compete with GPT-4?
Answer:
Gemini
Google released the Gemini family of multimodal AI models.