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
21351
The 'Apollo 11' mission landed humans on the Moon in:
Answer:
1969
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, fulfilling JFK's goal.
21352
Who became the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
Answer:
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher, the 'Iron Lady', became PM in 1979 and was a key Cold War ally of Ronald Reagan.
21353
The 'Great Leap Forward' caused a massive famine in:
Answer:
China
Mao's attempt to rapidly industrialize China led to agricultural collectivization and a famine that killed tens of millions.
21354
Which country was NOT a founding member of NATO?
Answer:
West Germany
West Germany joined NATO in 1955, years after its founding in 1949.
21355
The Berlin Wall divided the city into:
Answer:
East and West
The Wall separated the Soviet sector (East Berlin) from the American, British, and French sectors (West Berlin).
21356
The 'Iran-Contra Affair' occurred during which presidency?
Answer:
Ronald Reagan
Senior administration officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran to fund the Contras in Nicaragua.
21357
The 'Fall of Saigon' happened in:
Answer:
1975
The capture of Saigon by the People's Army of Vietnam marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of the country.
21358
Who was the leader of the Solidarity movement in Poland?
Answer:
Lech Wałęsa
Lech Wałęsa was an electrician who led the Solidarity trade union and later became the President of Poland.
21359
The 'Pentagon Papers' revealed secrets about:
Answer:
The Vietnam War
Leaked by Daniel Ellsberg, the papers revealed that the US government had misled the public about the scope and success of the Vietnam War.
21360
Which US President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Answer:
Lyndon B. Johnson
LBJ signed the landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.