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
21421
Who led the 'Red Shirts' (Khudai Khidmatgar) movement against British rule?
Answer:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Known as the 'Frontier Gandhi', he led a non-violent Pashtun movement against the British.
21422
The 'Tet Offensive' was a turning point in the:
Answer:
Vietnam War
While a military defeat for the communists, it was a political victory that turned US public opinion against the war.
21423
Who was the key figure in the independence of Cyprus?
Answer:
Archbishop Makarios III
Makarios III was the Greek Cypriot leader and the first President of independent Cyprus (1960).
21424
The 'Fourteen Points' speech by Woodrow Wilson promoted:
Answer:
Self-determination
Wilson's vision for the post-WWI world included the right of nations to choose their own sovereignty, influencing anti-colonial movements.
21425
Which country was the first to withdraw from the British Commonwealth (1949)?
Answer:
Ireland
Ireland declared itself a republic and withdrew from the Commonwealth in 1949.
21426
The 'Golden Stool' was a symbol of resistance for the:
Answer:
Ashanti
The Ashanti Empire (modern Ghana) fought the War of the Golden Stool against the British to protect their sacred symbol.
21427
Who was the leader of the struggle against apartheid who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984?
Answer:
Desmond Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a prominent anti-apartheid activist known for his non-violent opposition.
21428
The 'Sykes-Picot Agreement' is often criticized for:
Answer:
Ignoring ethnic/tribal lines in the Middle East
The secret agreement divided the Ottoman Arab lands into British and French spheres without regard for local populations, causing long-term instability.
21429
The 'PKK' fights for the rights and autonomy of which people?
Answer:
Kurds
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has fought an armed struggle against the Turkish state for Kurdish self-determination.
21430
Which country's independence was led by the 'Convention People's Party' (CPP)?
Answer:
Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah's CPP was the vehicle for the Gold Coast's transition to independent Ghana.