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
21931
The 'Durand Line' separates:
Answer:
Pakistan and Afghanistan
Established in 1893, the Durand Line remains the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
21932
Who was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of a Muslim-majority country?
Answer:
Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto became the Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988, the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority nation.
21933
Which war is often called the 'Forgotten War'?
Answer:
Korean War
The Korean War (1950-1953) is often called the 'Forgotten War' in the West because it happened between WWII and Vietnam and ended in a stalemate.
21934
The 'Meiji Restoration' returned power to:
Answer:
The Emperor
In 1868, the Tokugawa Shogunate was overthrown, and power was 'restored' to Emperor Meiji, launching Japan's modernization.
21935
Who was the founder of the 'All India Muslim League'?
Answer:
Nawab Salimullah Khan
The Muslim League was founded in 1906 in Dhaka, largely at the initiative of Nawab Salimullah Khan.
21936
The 'Radcliffe Line' is the border between:
Answer:
India and Pakistan
Sir Cyril Radcliffe drew the boundary line partitioning British India into the two independent dominions of India and Pakistan in 1947.
21937
Which country was the only one in Southeast Asia to avoid European colonization?
Answer:
Thailand (Siam)
Thailand (Siam) acted as a buffer state between British Burma and French Indochina and maintained its independence through diplomacy.
21938
The 'Nanking Massacre' (1937) was committed by:
Answer:
The Imperial Japanese Army
Japanese troops captured Nanjing (Nanking) and committed mass murder and rape against the civilian population.
21939
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
Answer:
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten stayed on as the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India for a brief period after independence in 1947.
21940
The 'Khmer Empire' built the famous temple complex of:
Answer:
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the largest religious monument in the world, built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II.