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
25821
What is the modern name of the country once known as New Granada?
Answer:
Ecuador
New Granada was renamed Colombia in 1886, honoring Christopher Columbus and reflecting the country’s post-colonial identity in South America.
25822
Which country is referred to as the 'World’s Loneliest Island' in geographical surnames?
Answer:
Tristan de Cunha
Tristan de Cunha is nicknamed the 'World’s Loneliest Island' due to its remote location in the South Atlantic, far from any other inhabited land.
25823
What is the current name of the city once known as Sankiang in China?
Answer:
Xinjiang
Sankiang was renamed Xinjiang in 1978 to align with China’s pinyin system, reflecting the region’s name meaning 'new frontier' in Mandarin.
25824
Which country was previously known as Mesopotamia before becoming Iraq?
Answer:
Iraq
Mesopotamia, the ancient region, was renamed Iraq in 1935, adopting a name tied to its Arab and Islamic heritage, distinct from its classical past.
25825
What is the geographical surname for Bangladesh, known as the 'Land of the Golden Fibre'?
Answer:
Land of the Golden Fibre
Bangladesh is nicknamed the 'Land of the Golden Fibre' for its extensive jute production, historically a major economic driver known as the 'golden fibre.'
25826
Which city in Iran was formerly called Pehlawi before becoming Anzeli?
Answer:
Anzeli
Pehlawi was renamed Anzeli to reflect its local name and historical significance as a Caspian Sea port, aligning with Iran’s cultural naming conventions.
25827
What is the modern name of the country once known as Tadzhikistan?
Answer:
Tajikistan
Tadzhikistan was renamed Tajikistan in 1991 upon independence, adopting a name reflecting the Tajik people’s identity and post-Soviet sovereignty.
25828
Which country is referred to as the 'Land of the Queen of Sheba' in geographical surnames?
Answer:
Yemen
Yemen is nicknamed the 'Land of the Queen of Sheba,' referencing the legendary queen associated with the ancient Sabaean kingdom in its territory.
25829
What is the current name of the city once known as Lalitpur in Nepal?
Answer:
Patan
Lalitpur is now known as Patan, a name used locally to reflect its historical significance as one of the ancient royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley.
25830
Which country was previously known as Moldavia before becoming Moldova?
Answer:
Moldova
Moldavia was renamed Moldova in 1991 upon independence from the Soviet Union, adopting a name rooted in its historical and linguistic identity.