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
22031
The 'Bagan' temples are located in which country?
Answer:
Myanmar (Burma)
Bagan is an ancient city in Myanmar containing over 2,000 Buddhist monuments constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries.
22032
Who was the leader of the Indian National Army (INA)?
Answer:
Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose ('Netaji') led the INA (Azad Hind Fauj) with Japanese support to fight against British rule in India during WWII.
22033
The 'Great Game' was a strategic rivalry in Central Asia between:
Answer:
Britain and Russia
The Great Game was the diplomatic and political confrontation between the British Empire and the Russian Empire over Afghanistan and Central Asia.
22034
Who was the founder of the Chola Empire's naval power?
Answer:
Rajaraja Chola I
Rajaraja Chola I (and his son Rajendra) built a powerful navy that dominated the Indian Ocean, conquering parts of Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
22035
The 'Kalinga War' changed the life of which Emperor?
Answer:
Ashoka
The bloodshed of the Kalinga War caused Ashoka to feel deep remorse and convert to Buddhism.
22036
Which Persian King invaded Greece in 480 BCE?
Answer:
Xerxes I
Xerxes I led the second Persian invasion of Greece, famous for the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis.
22037
The 'Sultanate of Malacca' was a major center for:
Answer:
Islamic learning and trade
Malacca was the most important trading port in Southeast Asia in the 15th century and played a key role in the spread of Islam in the region.
22038
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was a central figure in Indian politics and served as the first Prime Minister of India from 1947 until 1964.
22039
The 'Incident at Marco Polo Bridge' (1937) triggered:
Answer:
The Second Sino-Japanese War
A skirmish between Japanese and Chinese troops at the Marco Polo Bridge near Beijing marked the start of the full-scale invasion of China by Japan.
22040
Which city is considered holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Answer:
Jerusalem
Jerusalem contains sites sacred to all three Abrahamic religions: the Western Wall (Judaism), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Christianity), and the Al-Aqsa Mosque (Islam).