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
21921
Which Mughal Emperor imprisoned his father Shah Jahan?
Answer:
Aurangzeb
After winning the war of succession, Aurangzeb imprisoned his father Shah Jahan in the Agra Fort, where he spent his final years gazing at the Taj Mahal.
21922
The 'Marco Polo Bridge Incident' marked the start of:
Answer:
The Second Sino-Japanese War
A skirmish in 1937 near Beijing escalated into a full-scale invasion of China by Japan.
21923
The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' took place in:
Answer:
1919
On April 13, 1919, British troops under General Dyer fired on unarmed civilians in Amritsar.
21924
Which empire was known as the 'Sick Man of Europe'?
Answer:
The Ottoman Empire
In its declining years, the Ottoman Empire was referred to as the 'Sick Man of Europe' by Western powers waiting for its collapse.
21925
The 'Salt March' was a protest led by Gandhi against:
Answer:
British Salt Monopoly
Gandhi marched to the sea to produce salt from seawater, defying the British law that made salt production a government monopoly.
21926
Who was the architect of the 'Four Modernizations' in China?
Answer:
Deng Xiaoping
Deng Xiaoping implemented the reforms in agriculture, industry, defense, and science/technology that turned China into an economic superpower.
21927
The 'Manchurian Incident' (1931) was a pretext for Japan to invade:
Answer:
Northeast China (Manchuria)
Japanese officers blew up a railway line (Mukden Incident) and blamed it on the Chinese as an excuse to invade and occupy Manchuria.
21928
Who was the founder of the 'Mughal Empire'?
Answer:
Babur
Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 to found the empire.
21929
The 'Bandung Conference' (1955) laid the foundation for:
Answer:
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Leaders of Asian and African countries met in Bandung, Indonesia, to oppose colonialism and stay neutral in the Cold War.
21930
Which ancient Persian ruler wrote the 'Cylinder of Human Rights'?
Answer:
Cyrus the Great
The Cyrus Cylinder is often considered the first charter of human rights, declaring religious tolerance and freeing slaves after the conquest of Babylon.