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
21471
Which British Prime Minister presided over the independence of India?
Answer:
Clement Attlee
Clement Attlee's Labour government, elected in 1945, moved quickly to grant independence to India.
21472
The 'Biafran War' was a civil war fought to keep which country united?
Answer:
Nigeria
The Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) was fought to prevent the secession of the Biafra region.
21473
Who was the key leader of the 'Negritude' literary movement and first President of Senegal?
Answer:
Leopold Senghor
Leopold Senghor was a poet and politician who advocated for the celebration of African culture and heritage.
21474
The 'Lancaster House Agreement' of 1979 led to the independence of:
Answer:
Zimbabwe
The agreement ended the Rhodesian Bush War and paved the way for recognized independence and majority rule in Zimbabwe.
21475
Which country did the Soviet Union invade in 1979, sparking a decade-long resistance war?
Answer:
Afghanistan
The Soviet invasion led to a war against the Mujahideen, who viewed the conflict as a struggle for liberation from foreign occupation.
21476
Simon Bolivar is known as 'The Liberator' of:
Answer:
South America
Bolivar led independence movements against Spanish rule in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia in the early 19th century.
21477
The 'Belgrade Conference' of 1961 formally established:
Answer:
The Non-Aligned Movement
Building on Bandung, the Belgrade Conference formalized the NAM, led by Tito, Nehru, Nasser, Nkrumah, and Sukarno.
21478
Which movement in the US during the 1960s drew inspiration from African decolonization?
Answer:
The Civil Rights Movement
Leaders like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. drew parallels between the struggle for civil rights in the US and the anti-colonial struggles in Africa.
21479
Who was the last Viceroy of India who oversaw the partition?
Answer:
Lord Mountbatten
Louis Mountbatten was sent to oversee the transition of power and the partition of India in 1947.
21480
SWAPO was the liberation movement for which country?
Answer:
Namibia
The South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) fought for independence from South African occupation, achieving it in 1990.