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
21821
Who led the 'Salt March' to Dandi?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi led the 24-day march in 1930 to protest the British salt tax, a pivotal moment in the independence movement.
21822
The 'Korean War' ended in 1953 with:
Answer:
An armistice agreement
The fighting ended with an armistice (ceasefire), not a formal peace treaty, meaning the two Koreas are technically still at war.
21823
Which event in 1911 led to the end of imperial rule in China?
Answer:
Wuchang Uprising (Xinhai Revolution)
The Xinhai Revolution overthrew the Qing Dynasty and led to the establishment of the Republic of China.
21824
The 'Phanariots' were influential Greeks in which empire?
Answer:
Ottoman Empire
Phanariots were prominent Greek families in Constantinople (Istanbul) who held high administrative posts in the Ottoman Empire.
21825
Which country is known as the 'Land of the White Elephant'?
Answer:
Thailand
Thailand is historically associated with white elephants, which were considered sacred and a symbol of royal power.
21826
The 'Cabinet Mission Plan' (1946) aimed to:
Answer:
Preserve a united India with a loose federation
The mission proposed a complicated three-tier federation to satisfy both the Congress and the Muslim League and keep India united, but it ultimately failed.
21827
Who was the founder of the 'Brahmo Samaj' reform movement?
Answer:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, campaigning against social evils like Sati and advocating for monotheism.
21828
The 'Oslo Accords' (1993) were a peace process between:
Answer:
Israel and the PLO
The accords marked the first face-to-face agreement between the government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (Yasser Arafat).
21829
Which Japanese period saw the move of the capital from Kyoto to Tokyo?
Answer:
Meiji
Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the Emperor moved his residence to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo ('Eastern Capital').
21830
The 'Din-i-Ilahi' was a syncretic religion propounded by:
Answer:
Akbar
Akbar established Din-i-Ilahi, merging elements of Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity, to promote religious tolerance.