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
22311
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between which two nations?
Answer:
Spain and Portugal
The Treaty of Tordesillas, brokered by the Pope, drew a line of demarcation in the Atlantic. Lands to the west belonged to Spain, and lands to the east (including Brazil and Africa) belonged to Portugal.
22312
Which empire was known as 'the empire on which the sun never sets' due to its vast global span?
Answer:
British Empire
The British Empire was the largest empire in history, covering about 25% of the world's land surface at its peak. The phrase 'the sun never sets' meant that it was always daylight in at least one of its territories.
22313
Which Surah is called 'Umm-ul-Kitab' (Mother of the Book)?
Answer:
Surah Al-Fatiha
Surah Al-Fatiha is known as Umm-ul-Kitab or Umm-ul-Quran because it contains the essence of the entire Quran.
22314
Who was the first person to be buried in Jannat-ul-Baqi?
Answer:
Hazrat Usman bin Mazoon (R.A)
Hazrat Usman bin Mazoon (R.A) was the first Muhajir (emigrant) to be buried in the cemetery of Jannat-ul-Baqi in Madina.
22315
Which prayer has no Adhan and no Iqamah?
Answer:
Janaza (Funeral) Prayer
Salat-ul-Janaza (Funeral Prayer) is performed standing without Ruku or Sujood, and it has no Adhan or Iqamah.
22316
Who conquered Constantinople (Istanbul)?
Answer:
Sultan Mehmed II (The Conqueror)
Sultan Mehmed II (Muhammad Al-Fatih) conquered Constantinople in 1453, fulfilling the prophecy of the Prophet (PBUH).
22317
Which Angel is the guardian of Hellfire?
Answer:
Malik
The Angel Malik is the guardian/keeper of Hell (Jahannam).
22318
The 'Pact of the Tree' (Bay'at al-Ridwan) took place before which event?
Answer:
Treaty of Hudaibiya
The Pledge of the Tree (Bay'at al-Ridwan) was sworn by 1,400 companions to avenge Hazrat Usman's rumored death, just before the Treaty of Hudaibiya was signed.
22319
Who is known as 'Shaikh-ul-Anbiya' (The Chief of Prophets)?
Answer:
Hazrat Nuh (A.S)
Hazrat Nuh (A.S) is often called Shaikh-ul-Anbiya because of his long life and struggle.
22320
Which prophet was a carpenter by profession?
Answer:
Hazrat Zakariya (A.S)
Hazrat Zakariya (A.S) worked as a carpenter. (Note: Hazrat Nuh also built the ark, but Zakariya is specifically cited in Hadith as a carpenter).