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
21991
The 'Treaty of Portsmouth' (1905) ended which war?
Answer:
Russo-Japanese War
Brokered by US President Theodore Roosevelt, the Treaty of Portsmouth formally ended the Russo-Japanese War.
21992
Which country is associated with the 'People Power Revolution' (EDSA) of 1986?
Answer:
Philippines
The People Power Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that overthrew the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos and installed Corazon Aquino.
21993
The 'Hundred Years' War' in Korea (Goguryeo–Sui Wars) contributed to the fall of which Chinese dynasty?
Answer:
Sui
The disastrous military campaigns against the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo drained the Sui Dynasty's resources and contributed to its collapse.
21994
Who was the founder of the 'Aligarh Movement'?
Answer:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Aligarh Movement to introduce modern western education to Muslims in British India, establishing the MAO College (later Aligarh Muslim University).
21995
The 'Bataan Death March' occurred during which conflict?
Answer:
World War II
Following the surrender of Bataan in the Philippines to the Japanese in 1942, American and Filipino prisoners were forced to march miles under horrific conditions.
21996
Which Mughal Emperor built the city of Fatehpur Sikri?
Answer:
Akbar
Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri and made it his capital for a short period before abandoning it due to water shortages.
21997
The 'Three Kingdoms' period is a famous era in the history of:
Answer:
China
The Three Kingdoms period (Wei, Shu, and Wu) followed the fall of the Han Dynasty and is immortalized in the classic novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'.
21998
Who was the last Governor-General of Pakistan?
Answer:
Iskander Mirza
Iskander Mirza served as the last Governor-General and became the first President of Pakistan when the 1956 Constitution was adopted.
21999
The 'May Fourth Movement' (1919) in China was a protest against:
Answer:
The Treaty of Versailles
Students gathered in Beijing to protest the Treaty of Versailles, which transferred German concessions in Shandong to Japan instead of returning them to China.
22000
Which Korean King created 'Hangul', the Korean alphabet?
Answer:
King Sejong the Great
King Sejong the Great of the Joseon Dynasty invented Hangul in 1443 to promote literacy among the common people, replacing complex Chinese characters.