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
25781
Which city in Sri Lanka was previously known as Colombo before its name changed?
Answer:
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Colombo remains a commercial hub, but Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte became the administrative capital in 1982, adopting a name tied to its historical Sinhalese kingdom.
25782
What is the modern name of the city once called Tananarive in Madagascar?
Answer:
Antananarivo
Tananarive was renamed Antananarivo in 1975, reverting to its Malagasy name meaning 'city of a thousand,' reflecting indigenous heritage post-independence.
25783
Which city in Russia was formerly known as Stalingrad before becoming Volgograd?
Answer:
Volgograd
Stalingrad was renamed Volgograd in 1961 to de-Stalinize and honor the Volga River, reflecting a shift away from Soviet-era naming conventions.
25784
What is the current name of the city once called Danzig in Poland?
Answer:
Gdansk
Danzig was renamed Gdansk in 1945 after World War II, reverting to its Polish name to reflect national sovereignty and historical ties to the Baltic coast.
25785
Which city in China was previously known as Tsingtao before becoming Qingdao?
Answer:
Qingdao
Tsingtao was renamed Qingdao in 1978 to align with China’s pinyin romanization system, standardizing the name of this coastal city known for its brewery.
25786
What is the modern name of the country once known as Ubangi-Shari?
Answer:
Congo
Ubangi-Shari was renamed the Central African Republic on December 1, 1958, reflecting its central African location and post-colonial sovereignty.
25787
Which country was formerly called Spanish Sahara before becoming Western Sahara?
Answer:
Western Sahara
Spanish Sahara became Western Sahara in 1976, though its status remains disputed, with the name reflecting its geographical location and indigenous Sahrawi identity.
25788
What is the current name of the country formerly known as Portuguese East Africa?
Answer:
Mozambique
Portuguese East Africa was renamed Mozambique on June 25, 1975, upon independence, adopting a name derived from a historical Swahili leader, reflecting African identity.
25789
Which country was previously called Palestine before becoming Israel?
Answer:
Israel
Palestine, under British mandate, became Israel on May 14, 1948, adopting a name rooted in biblical and Jewish history, marking the establishment of the Jewish state.
25790
What is the modern name of the country once known as Northern Cameroons?
Answer:
Nigeria
Northern Cameroons joined Nigeria in 1961, becoming part of the newly independent nation named after the Niger River, reflecting regional unification.