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
22011
Who was the architect of Singapore's modern prosperity?
Answer:
Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew was the first Prime Minister of Singapore, governing for three decades and transforming it from a third-world country to a first-world economy.
22012
The 'Amritsar Massacre' of 1919 was carried out by:
Answer:
General Dyer
Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer ordered troops to fire on unarmed civilians in Jallianwala Bagh.
22013
Which king is famous for the 'Rock Edicts' promoting morality?
Answer:
Ashoka
Ashoka inscribed edicts on pillars and rocks across the Mauryan Empire to propagate Dhamma (moral law).
22014
The 'Battle of Dien Bien Phu' marked the end of influence for which country in Indochina?
Answer:
France
The French defeat at Dien Bien Phu in 1954 led to the Geneva Accords and the French withdrawal from Vietnam.
22015
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Answer:
Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988–1990 and 1993–1996), becoming the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority nation.
22016
The 'Shinto' religion is indigenous to:
Answer:
Japan
Shinto ('The Way of the Gods') is the traditional religion of Japan, focusing on ritual practices to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past.
22017
Who wrote the 'Arthashastra'?
Answer:
Chanakya (Kautilya)
Chanakya, the teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, wrote the Arthashastra, a treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.
22018
The 'White Huns' (Hephthalites) invaded which empire?
Answer:
Gupta Empire
Invasions by the White Huns in the 5th and 6th centuries contributed significantly to the decline of the Gupta Empire in India.
22019
Which Mongol conqueror destroyed Baghdad in 1258?
Answer:
Hulagu Khan
Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, besieged and sacked Baghdad, ending the Islamic Golden Age and the Abbasid Caliphate.
22020
The 'Tet Offensive' was a major turning point in:
Answer:
Vietnam War
Launched in 1968 by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese, the Tet Offensive shocked the US public and eroded support for the war.