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
22321
Zakat was made compulsory in which year?
Answer:
2 A.H
The obligation of Zakat was ordained in 2 A.H, shortly after the command for Fasting and Zakat-ul-Fitr.
22322
Who was the first Caliph to abdicate (resign) from the Caliphate?
Answer:
Hazrat Hasan (R.A)
Hazrat Hasan (R.A) abdicated the Caliphate in favor of Ameer Muawiya in 41 A.H to prevent further bloodshed among Muslims.
22323
In which battle were the angels sent down to help the Muslims?
Answer:
Battle of Badr
The Quran mentions that Allah supported the Muslims with angels (initially 1,000, then more) during the Battle of Badr.
22324
What was the first mosque built by the Prophet (PBUH)?
Answer:
Masjid-e-Quba
Masjid-e-Quba was the first mosque built by the Prophet (PBUH) upon his arrival in the outskirts of Madina during the Hijrah.
22325
Who was the key holder of the Kaaba during the Conquest of Makkah?
Answer:
Usman bin Talha
Usman bin Talha was the keeper of the Kaaba's key. The Prophet (PBUH) returned the key to him after the conquest, and it remains with his family to this day.
22326
Which Surah ends with the names of two Prophets?
Answer:
Surah Al-Ala
The last verse of Surah Al-Ala mentions the 'Scriptures of Ibrahim and Musa'.
22327
Bayt-ul-Hikmah (House of Wisdom) was established in Baghdad by:
Answer:
Harun al-Rashid and Al-Mamun
The House of Wisdom was a major intellectual center during the Islamic Golden Age, significantly developed by Caliph Harun al-Rashid and his son Al-Mamun.
22328
Who was the first person to count the verses of the Quran?
Answer:
Hazrat Ayesha (R.A)
Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) is widely credited in traditions as one of the first to count the verses of the Quran.
22329
Which Prophet is known as 'Kalimullah'?
Answer:
Hazrat Musa (A.S)
Hazrat Musa (A.S) is titled 'Kalimullah' (One who spoke to Allah) because Allah spoke to him directly without an intermediary.
22330
The Battle of Mu'tah was fought against:
Answer:
Romans (Byzantines)
The Battle of Mu'tah (8 A.H) was the first military engagement between Muslims and the Byzantine (Roman) Empire.