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
22001
The 'Grand Trunk Road', one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads, was significantly rebuilt by:
Answer:
Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Sur Empire who briefly ousted the Mughals, renovated and extended the Grand Trunk Road connecting Bengal to Peshawar.
22002
Who is the author of the 'Shahnameh' (Book of Kings), the national epic of Greater Iran?
Answer:
Ferdowsi
Ferdowsi wrote the Shahnameh, a massive poem recounting the history of Persia from creation to the Islamic conquest, preserving the Persian language and culture.
22003
Which battle in 751 CE resulted in the transfer of paper-making technology from China to the Islamic world?
Answer:
Battle of Talas
The Battle of Talas was fought between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang Dynasty. Captured Chinese prisoners revealed the secret of paper-making to the Arabs, which then spread to Europe.
22004
Who is the spiritual leader of Tibet?
Answer:
The Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism and the traditional political leader of Tibet.
22005
The 'Srivijaya Empire' was based on the island of:
Answer:
Sumatra
Srivijaya was a dominant maritime empire based in Palembang, Sumatra, controlling trade in the Strait of Malacca.
22006
Which event in 1979 transformed the Middle East?
Answer:
The Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution overthrew the Shah and established an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini, shifting the geopolitical balance.
22007
The 'Aryabhata' was a famous Indian:
Answer:
Mathematician and Astronomer
Aryabhata (476–550 CE) was a pioneering mathematician who introduced the concept of zero and calculated the value of Pi.
22008
Who founded the People's Republic of China?
Answer:
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong proclaimed the PRC on October 1, 1949, after the Communist victory in the Civil War.
22009
Which city was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Answer:
Cairo
The Abbasids moved the capital from Damascus to Baghdad in 762 CE, which became a global center of education and culture.
22010
The 'Edo Period' in Japan is another name for:
Answer:
Tokugawa Period
The period is named after Edo (modern Tokyo), where the Tokugawa Shogunate had its capital.