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
22331
Who assassinated Hazrat Ali (R.A)?
Answer:
Abdur Rahman ibn Muljam
Hazrat Ali (R.A) was martyred by a Kharijite named Abdur Rahman ibn Muljam while praying in the mosque of Kufa in 40 A.H.
22332
Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Allah'?
Answer:
Muharram
The Prophet (PBUH) referred to Muharram as 'Shahr Allah' (The Month of Allah) and encouraged fasting during it.
22333
Who was the scribe of the Treaty of Hudaibiya?
Answer:
Hazrat Ali (R.A)
Hazrat Ali (R.A) wrote down the terms of the Treaty of Hudaibiya under the instruction of the Prophet (PBUH).
22334
How many years did the Prophet (PBUH) live in Makkah after Prophethood?
Answer:
13 years
The Prophet (PBUH) received prophethood at age 40 and lived in Makkah for 13 years before migrating to Madina.
22335
Who is called the 'Pharaoh of this Ummah'?
Answer:
Abu Jahl
The Prophet (PBUH) referred to Abu Jahl as the Pharaoh (Firaun) of his Ummah due to his intense arrogance and hostility toward Islam.
22336
Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)?
Answer:
Hazrat Aisha (R.A)
Hazrat Aisha (R.A) was the daughter of the Prophet's closest companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A).
22337
Muhammad bin Qasim conquered Sindh in which year?
Answer:
712 CE
Muhammad bin Qasim, a young Umayyad general, conquered Sindh (in modern-day Pakistan) in 712 CE by defeating Raja Dahir.
22338
In which Surah is the name of Allah repeated in every verse?
Answer:
Surah Mujadila
Surah Al-Mujadila (The Pleading Woman) is the only Surah in the Quran where the name of Allah appears in every single verse.
22339
Who was the first slave to accept Islam?
Answer:
Hazrat Zaid bin Harith (R.A)
Hazrat Zaid bin Harith (R.A), the freed slave and adopted son of the Prophet, was the first among slaves (freedmen) to accept Islam.
22340
Which Prophet had the miracle of talking to animals and controlling the wind?
Answer:
Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S)
Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S) (Solomon) was gifted by Allah with the ability to understand the language of birds/animals and control the wind and Jinns.