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
22161
Which British politician led the movement to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire?
Answer:
William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce was a relentless campaigner in Parliament, leading to the Slave Trade Act of 1807 and the eventual abolition of slavery in the empire in 1833.
22162
The 'Columbian Exchange' refers to:
Answer:
The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World
Following Columbus's voyages, the Columbian Exchange dramatically altered global agriculture and populations, introducing potatoes and corn to Europe, and horses and smallpox to the Americas.
22163
Which Treaty divided the world between Spain and Portugal in 1494?
Answer:
Treaty of Tordesillas
The Treaty of Tordesillas drew a meridian line in the Atlantic; lands west belonged to Spain, and lands east (including Brazil and Africa) belonged to Portugal.
22164
The 'Establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia' occurred in:
Answer:
1901
On January 1, 1901, the six separate British self-governing colonies in Australia federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia.
22165
Which country controlled Indonesia (Dutch East Indies) for over 300 years?
Answer:
Netherlands
The Netherlands (through the VOC and later the Dutch state) colonized the Indonesian archipelago until independence was recognized in 1949.
22166
The 'Mau Mau Uprising' was a conflict in:
Answer:
Kenya
The Mau Mau rebellion was a militant uprising by the Kikuyu people against British colonial rule in Kenya during the 1950s.
22167
Who was the last Viceroy of India?
Answer:
Lord Mountbatten
Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India and oversaw the partition and independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.
22168
The 'Amritsar Massacre' is also known as the:
Answer:
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919) involved British troops firing on unarmed Indian civilians, a turning point in the Indian independence movement.
22169
Which British monarch signed the Magna Carta (though pre-empire, it influenced imperial law)?
Answer:
King John
King John was forced by his barons to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, establishing the principle that the monarch was not above the law.
22170
The 'Roaring Twenties' ended abruptly with which global economic event?
Answer:
The Wall Street Crash of 1929
The collapse of the US stock market in 1929 triggered the Great Depression, which severely impacted the economies of European empires.