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
22371
In which year did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) pass away?
Answer:
11 A.H
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) passed away on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 11 A.H (632 CE) in Madina.
22372
Who is known as 'Zun-Nurain' (Possessor of Two Lights)?
Answer:
Hazrat Usman (R.A)
Hazrat Usman (R.A) is called Zun-Nurain because he married two daughters of the Prophet (PBUH), Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum, one after the death of the other.
22373
Which Salah (prayer) was made compulsory during Miraj?
Answer:
Five Daily Prayers
The command for the five daily prayers (Salah) was given directly to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Allah during the night of Miraj.
22374
Who was the leader of the non-believers in the Battle of Badr?
Answer:
Abu Jahl
Abu Jahl (Amr ibn Hisham) was the primary leader of the Quraysh army at Badr and was killed during the battle.
22375
Which city is known as 'Madinat-ul-Nabi'?
Answer:
Madina
Madina was originally called Yathrib. Upon the arrival of the Prophet, it became known as Madinat-ul-Nabi (City of the Prophet), or simply Madina.
22376
How many times is the name 'Muhammad' mentioned in the Quran?
Answer:
4
The name 'Muhammad' is explicitly mentioned 4 times in the Holy Quran (in Surahs Al-Imran, Al-Ahzab, Muhammad, and Al-Fath).
22377
What was the relation of Hazrat Ali (R.A) with the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
Answer:
Cousin and Son-in-law
Hazrat Ali (R.A) was the cousin of the Prophet (son of Abu Talib) and later became his son-in-law by marrying Hazrat Fatima (R.A).
22378
The book 'Al-Muwatta' was written by:
Answer:
Imam Malik
Al-Muwatta is one of the earliest collections of Hadith and Fiqh, compiled by Imam Malik ibn Anas (RA).
22379
Which Ottoman Sultan conquered Constantinople (Istanbul)?
Answer:
Mehmed II
Sultan Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih), conquered Constantinople in 1453 CE, ending the Byzantine Empire.
22380
The famous general Tariq bin Ziyad conquered which region?
Answer:
Spain
Tariq bin Ziyad led the Muslim conquest of Visigothic Hispania (Spain) in 711 CE. The location Gibraltar (Jabal Tariq) is named after him.