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
21941
Which Mughal Emperor was exiled to Rangoon (Yangon) by the British?
Answer:
Bahadur Shah Zafar
Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal Emperor, was exiled to Burma after the 1857 Rebellion, where he died.
21942
The 'Cultural Revolution' in China lasted from:
Answer:
1966-1976
The Cultural Revolution began in 1966 and ended with Mao Zedong's death in 1976.
21943
Who is considered the 'National Hero' of the Philippines for his writings against Spanish rule?
Answer:
Jose Rizal
Dr. Jose Rizal inspired the Philippine Revolution with his novels 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo' and was executed by the Spanish.
21944
The 'Sassanid Empire' was the last Persian empire before the:
Answer:
Muslim Conquest
The Sassanids ruled Persia from 224 to 651 AD until they were conquered by the Rashidun Caliphate.
21945
Who was the Prime Minister of India during the 1971 War?
Answer:
Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi led India during the 1971 war with Pakistan, which resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh.
21946
The 'Boxer Rebellion' aimed to drive out:
Answer:
Foreigners and Christians
The Boxers (Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists) wanted to remove foreign imperialist influence and Christianity from China.
21947
Which city was the capital of the Safavid Empire under Shah Abbas I?
Answer:
Isfahan
Shah Abbas I moved the capital to Isfahan and made it one of the most beautiful cities in the world ('Isfahan is half the world').
21948
The 'Partition of Bengal' (1905) was implemented by:
Answer:
Lord Curzon
Viceroy Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal into East and West for administrative reasons, which sparked massive nationalist protests.
21949
Who founded the 'Gupta Empire'?
Answer:
Sri Gupta
Sri Gupta is considered the founder of the Gupta Dynasty, though Chandragupta I was the first to assume the imperial title 'Maharajadhiraja'.
21950
The 'One Child Policy' was introduced in China by:
Answer:
Deng Xiaoping
The policy was introduced in 1979 under Deng Xiaoping's leadership to curb China's surging population growth.