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
21491
The 'Evian Accords' of 1962 ended the war in:
Answer:
Algeria
The Evian Accords established a ceasefire between France and the FLN and paved the way for Algerian independence.
21492
Who was the leader of the Indian National Army (INA) that fought alongside the Japanese in WWII?
Answer:
Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose formed the INA (Azad Hind Fauj) to free India from British rule by military force with Axis support.
21493
Which Caribbean nation was the first to gain independence, following a successful slave revolt in 1804?
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Haiti
Led by Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti declared independence from France in 1804, becoming the first independent black republic.
21494
The 'Sharpeville Massacre' in 1960 was a turning point in the struggle against:
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Apartheid in South Africa
South African police fired on protesters demonstrating against pass laws, killing 69 people and leading to the banning of the ANC and PAC.
21495
Who was the founding father of Tanzania and a proponent of 'Ujamaa' (African socialism)?
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Julius Nyerere
Julius Nyerere led Tanganyika to independence and united it with Zanzibar to form Tanzania, promoting self-reliance through Ujamaa.
21496
The 'Suez Crisis' of 1956 was triggered when which leader nationalized the Suez Canal?
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
President Nasser nationalized the canal to fund the Aswan Dam, prompting an invasion by Britain, France, and Israel, which eventually failed due to US/Soviet pressure.
21497
Which country gained independence from Pakistan in 1971?
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Bangladesh
East Pakistan fought a liberation war against West Pakistan, achieving independence as Bangladesh in 1971.
21498
Who became the first black President of South Africa in 1994?
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Nelson Mandela
After spending 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela led the ANC to victory in South Africa's first multiracial elections, ending apartheid.
21499
The 'Unilateral Declaration of Independence' (UDI) in 1965 was made by the white minority government of which country?
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Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Ian Smith's government in Southern Rhodesia declared independence from Britain to maintain white minority rule, leading to international sanctions and a bush war.
21500
Who was the leader of the Indonesian independence movement and its first President?
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Sukarno
Sukarno proclaimed Indonesian independence in 1945 and led the resistance against Dutch re-colonization efforts until the Dutch recognized sovereignty in 1949.