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
21881
The 'Chauri Chaura' incident led Gandhi to call off which movement?
Answer:
Non-Cooperation Movement
In 1922, a mob set fire to a police station in Chauri Chaura, killing 22 policemen. Gandhi halted the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the violence.
21882
The 'Lucknow Pact' of 1916 was an agreement between:
Answer:
The Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League
The pact showed unity between the two major parties in demanding self-government and agreed on separate electorates for Muslims.
21883
The 'Ilbert Bill' controversy in 1883 related to:
Answer:
Judicial equality between Indian and European judges
The bill proposed allowing Indian judges to try European offenders, which caused an uproar among the British community in India.
21884
The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was a policy introduced by:
Answer:
Lord Dalhousie
This doctrine allowed the British to annex princely states if the ruler died without a natural male heir, which was a major cause of the 1857 Rebellion.
21885
Who introduced the 'Permanent Settlement' of land revenue in Bengal?
Answer:
Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement Act in 1793, fixing the land revenue to be paid by Zamindars in perpetuity.
21886
The Battle of Buxar (1764) was significant because:
Answer:
It granted the British Diwani rights (right to collect tax) in Bengal
The victory at Buxar solidified British control over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, marking the start of formal British rule in India.
21887
The 'Peacock Throne' was taken from India to Persia by:
Answer:
Nadir Shah
Nadir Shah invaded the Mughal Empire in 1739 and took the famous Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond back to Persia.
21888
Which monument was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat?
Answer:
Buland Darwaza
Buland Darwaza ('Door of Victory') was built in 1601 AD by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat.
21889
The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the collapse of which empire?
Answer:
Vijayanagara Empire
The defeat of the Vijayanagara Empire by a coalition of Deccan Sultanates at Talikota resulted in the destruction of the capital city, Hampi.
21890
Which Sultan of Delhi is famous for his market reforms and price controls?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji implemented strict price controls and market regulations to maintain a large standing army at low cost.