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
21841
Who was the first Indian in space?
Answer:
Rakesh Sharma
Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian citizen to travel into space in 1984 aboard a Soviet Soyuz rocket.
21842
Which classical dance form originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu, India?
Answer:
Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam is a major genre of Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu.
21843
The 'Fall of Saigon' (1975) marked the end of:
Answer:
Vietnam War
The capture of Saigon by North Vietnamese forces marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of the country.
21844
The 'Burma Railway' built during WWII is also known as the:
Answer:
Death Railway
Built by the Empire of Japan using forced labor and POWs, it earned the name due to the thousands of lives lost during construction.
21845
Which Asian sea is shrinking drastically due to diversion of rivers for irrigation?
Answer:
Aral Sea
Once the fourth-largest lake in the world, the Aral Sea (between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) has shrunk by over 90% due to Soviet irrigation projects.
21846
Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka by Mahinda, the son of:
Answer:
Ashoka
Emperor Ashoka sent his son Mahinda (and daughter Sanghamitta) to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhist teachings.
21847
Operation Searchlight (1971) was a military operation carried out by:
Answer:
Pakistan Army in East Pakistan (Bangladesh)
Operation Searchlight was a military crackdown by the Pakistan Army to curb the Bengali nationalist movement, leading to the Bangladesh Liberation War.
21848
The 'Green Revolution' in India helped primarily in:
Answer:
Increasing food grain production
Initiated in the 1960s (led by M.S. Swaminathan), the Green Revolution introduced high-yielding variety seeds and modern farming techniques.
21849
Which territory was returned to China by Portugal in 1999?
Answer:
Macau
Macau was the last European colony in Asia, transferred from Portugal to China on December 20, 1999.
21850
Ping-Pong Diplomacy paved the way for improved relations between:
Answer:
China and the USA
The exchange of table tennis players in the early 1970s thawed relations between the US and the PRC, leading to Nixon's visit to China.