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
21441
The 'Cedras Regime' was a military dictatorship in which country that led to UN intervention?
Answer:
Haiti
Raoul Cedras ousted elected President Aristide, leading to a US/UN intervention in 1994 to restore democracy.
21442
Which leader declared Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965?
Answer:
Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew tearfully announced the separation of Singapore from the Federation of Malaysia, leading to its sovereignty.
21443
The 'Declaration of the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples' was adopted by:
Answer:
The United Nations General Assembly
Adopted in 1960 (Resolution 1514), it declared that colonialism was a violation of human rights.
21444
Who was the founder of the 'Black Consciousness Movement' in South Africa?
Answer:
Steve Biko
Steve Biko inspired blacks to take pride in their identity and resist apartheid psychologically; he was killed in police custody.
21445
Which treaty ended the First Indochina War in 1954?
Answer:
Geneva Accords
The Geneva Accords temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel and ended French involvement.
21446
The 'Green Book' is associated with the political philosophy of:
Answer:
Muammar Gaddafi
Gaddafi, who overthrew the Libyan monarchy (a relic of colonial influence), outlined his 'Third Universal Theory' in the Green Book.
21447
The 'Polisario Front' fights for the independence of:
Answer:
Western Sahara
The Polisario Front seeks the independence of Western Sahara from Morocco.
21448
Which country was the first in the Caribbean to gain independence from Britain (1962)?
Answer:
Jamaica
Jamaica (along with Trinidad and Tobago shortly after) gained independence in 1962 after the collapse of the West Indies Federation.
21449
Who was the 'Madiba'?
Answer:
Nelson Mandela
Madiba was Nelson Mandela's clan name, used as a term of respect and affection.
21450
The 'Pan-African Congress' of 1945 was held in:
Answer:
Manchester
The 5th Pan-African Congress in Manchester involved key figures like Nkrumah and Kenyatta and set the stage for post-war African independence.