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
22051
Who was the first woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer:
Razia Sultana
Razia Sultana (reigned 1236–1240) was the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, known for her administrative skills and dressing like a man.
22052
Which ancient city was known as the 'City of Spices'?
Answer:
Calicut (Kozhikode)
Calicut in Kerala, India, was a major trading hub for spices (especially pepper) and was where Vasco da Gama first landed.
22053
The 'Manchu' people established which Chinese dynasty?
Answer:
Qing
The Manchus from the northeast conquered China and established the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), the last imperial dynasty of China.
22054
Who was the primary author of the Indian Constitution?
Answer:
B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and is considered the chief architect of the Constitution of India.
22055
The 'Heian Period' in Japan is noted for:
Answer:
Flourishing of court culture and literature (e.g., Tale of Genji)
The Heian Period (794–1185) was the peak of the Japanese imperial court and is famous for its art, poetry, and literature, including Lady Murasaki's 'The Tale of Genji'.
22056
Which country was known as 'Ceylon' until 1972?
Answer:
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon during British colonial rule and for a few decades after independence.
22057
The 'Battle of Panipat' (1526) marked the beginning of:
Answer:
Mughal Rule in India
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat, ending the Delhi Sultanate and starting the Mughal Empire.
22058
Sun Yat-sen is known as the:
Answer:
Father of Modern China
Sun Yat-sen played a key role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty in 1911 and is honored as the 'Father of the Nation' in both the ROC and PRC.
22059
The 'Khmer Empire' is famous for building:
Answer:
Angkor Wat
The Khmer Empire (802–1431) constructed the vast temple complex of Angkor Wat in its capital, Angkor.
22060
Which Mongol leader founded the Yuan Dynasty in China?
Answer:
Kublai Khan
Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, conquered the Song Dynasty and established the Yuan Dynasty, ruling as the Emperor of China.