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
21851
The 'Kuomintang' (KMT) was a political party in China led by:
Answer:
Chiang Kai-shek (and Sun Yat-sen)
The KMT (Nationalist Party) was founded by Sun Yat-sen and later led by Chiang Kai-shek, who fought against the Communists before retreating to Taiwan.
21852
The '47 Ronin' incident is a famous event in Japanese history representing:
Answer:
Loyalty and Revenge
The story of the 47 Ronin avenging their master's death is the ultimate expression of the Samurai code of Bushido.
21853
The 'Tale of Genji', often considered the world's first novel, was written by:
Answer:
Murasaki Shikibu
Lady Murasaki Shikibu, a noblewoman in the Heian court, wrote this masterpiece of Japanese literature in the early 11th century.
21854
The Soviet Union invaded which country in 1979?
Answer:
Afghanistan
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan led to a decade-long war against the Mujahideen, who were supported by the US, Pakistan, and others.
21855
The 'Iranian Hostage Crisis' (1979-1981) involved the US Embassy in:
Answer:
Tehran
Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran and held 52 American diplomats and citizens hostage for 444 days.
21856
The 'Six-Day War' (1967) resulted in Israel capturing:
Answer:
The West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and Sinai
In a preemptive war, Israel defeated Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, significantly expanding the territory under its control.
21857
Which organization was founded in Baghdad in 1960 to coordinate petroleum policies?
Answer:
OPEC
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.
21858
The 'Suez Crisis' of 1956 began when Egypt:
Answer:
Nationalized the Suez Canal
President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the canal, leading to a military intervention by Britain, France, and Israel.
21859
The ancient city of Persepolis was destroyed by:
Answer:
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great burned the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Persepolis, in 330 BCE.
21860
Which ancient Persian religion focuses on the struggle between Ahura Mazda (Good) and Angra Mainyu (Evil)?
Answer:
Zoroastrianism
Founded by Zoroaster, Zoroastrianism was the state religion of ancient Persian empires and emphasizes the dualistic cosmology of good vs. evil.