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
21961
Which Chinese Admiral led the treasure voyages during the Ming Dynasty?
Answer:
Zheng He
Zheng He commanded seven massive naval expeditions to Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and Africa between 1405 and 1433.
21962
The 'Battle of Plassey' took place in:
Answer:
1757
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal.
21963
Who is known as the 'Father of Singapore'?
Answer:
Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew was the founding Prime Minister of Singapore and governed for three decades, overseeing its rapid development.
21964
The 'Indus Waters Treaty' (1960) was brokered by:
Answer:
World Bank
The World Bank brokered the treaty between India and Pakistan to share the waters of the Indus River system.
21965
Who was the last King of Nepal?
Answer:
King Gyanendra
King Gyanendra was the last monarch of Nepal before the monarchy was abolished and a republic established in 2008.
21966
The 'Tet Offensive' occurred during the:
Answer:
Vietnam War
The Tet Offensive (1968) was a major escalation by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong, attacking over 100 cities in South Vietnam.
21967
Which scientist from the Islamic Golden Age is known as the 'Father of Algebra'?
Answer:
Al-Khwarizmi
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi wrote the book 'Al-Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala', from which the word Algebra is derived.
21968
The 'Tiananmen Square Protests' occurred in:
Answer:
1989
Student-led demonstrations in Beijing were forcibly suppressed by the Chinese military on June 4, 1989.
21969
Who was the founder of the 'Slave Dynasty' in India?
Answer:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a former slave (Mamluk) of Muhammad Ghori, founded the Slave Dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate in 1206.
21970
The 'Golden Temple' (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest site of:
Answer:
Sikhism
Located in Amritsar, the Golden Temple was built by Guru Arjan Dev and completed in 1604.