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
21981
The 'Hukbalahap' rebellion took place in:
Answer:
Philippines
The Hukbalahap (Huks) were a communist guerrilla movement formed by peasant farmers in Central Luzon, originally fighting the Japanese and later the Philippine government.
21982
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire's espionage system?
Answer:
Chanakya (Kautilya)
Chanakya, in his book Arthashastra, detailed a sophisticated network of spies to ensure the stability of Chandragupta Maurya's rule.
21983
The 'Great Leap Forward' was an economic campaign led by:
Answer:
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong launched the Great Leap Forward (1958-1962) to rapidly industrialize China, but it resulted in a catastrophic famine.
21984
Which city was known as 'Constantinople' before 1930?
Answer:
Istanbul
After the establishment of the Turkish Republic, the city was officially renamed Istanbul in 1930.
21985
The 'Doi Moi' reforms initiated in 1986 are associated with which country?
Answer:
Vietnam
Doi Moi ('Renovation') was a series of economic reforms that transitioned Vietnam from a command economy to a socialist-oriented market economy.
21986
Who was the leader of the 'Red Shirts' (Khudai Khidmatgar) movement?
Answer:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (Bacha Khan) was a Pashtun leader who advocated non-violent resistance against British rule.
21987
The 'Objectives Resolution' (1949) in Pakistan was moved by:
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan, the first PM of Pakistan, moved the Objectives Resolution, which laid the foundation for the constitution of Pakistan.
21988
Which Japanese Admiral planned the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Answer:
Isoroku Yamamoto
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the commander-in-chief of the Combined Fleet who planned the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
21989
The 'Simla Agreement' (1972) was signed between:
Answer:
India and Pakistan
Signed by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi, the agreement followed the 1971 war and established the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir.
21990
Who was the only female Emperor in Chinese history?
Answer:
Wu Zetian
Wu Zetian ruled as the Empress Regnant during the Tang Dynasty (founding her own Zhou Dynasty briefly), the only woman to hold the title of Emperor in her own right.