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
22021
Who was the founder of the Pahlavi Dynasty in Iran?
Answer:
Reza Shah
Reza Shah Pahlavi founded the dynasty in 1925, aiming to modernize and secularize Iran.
22022
The 'Bandung Conference' (1955) was a meeting of:
Answer:
Asian and African states
The conference promoted Afro-Asian economic and cultural cooperation and opposed colonialism, laying the groundwork for the Non-Aligned Movement.
22023
The 'Ainu' are the indigenous people of:
Answer:
Northern Japan (Hokkaido)
The Ainu are an indigenous people of Japan (Hokkaido) and Russia (Sakhalin/Kurils).
22024
Who founded the Maurya Dynasty?
Answer:
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya, with the help of Chanakya, overthrew the Nanda Dynasty and established the Mauryan Empire.
22025
The 'Partition of Bengal' (1905) was later annulled in:
Answer:
1911
Due to widespread protests, the partition of Bengal was annulled by King George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911.
22026
Which country is associated with the 'Killing Fields'?
Answer:
Cambodia
The Killing Fields are sites in Cambodia where more than a million people were killed and buried by the Khmer Rouge regime.
22027
The 'Battle of Haldighati' was fought between:
Answer:
Akbar and Maharana Pratap
The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was a fierce clash between the Mughal forces led by Man Singh (for Akbar) and the Rajput king Maharana Pratap.
22028
Who was the famous admiral of the Ming Dynasty voyages?
Answer:
Zheng He
Zheng He commanded expeditionary voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, Western Asia, and East Africa from 1405 to 1433.
22029
The 'Young Turk Revolution' (1908) took place in:
Answer:
Ottoman Empire
The Young Turks restored the Ottoman constitution of 1876 and ushered in multi-party politics, reducing the Sultan's absolute power.
22030
Which dynasty ruled Korea for over 500 years (1392–1897)?
Answer:
Joseon
The Joseon Dynasty was the last and longest-lived imperial dynasty of Korea, which shaped much of modern Korean culture and etiquette.