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
26811
Pakistan’s first coins were issued on:
Answer:
Early coinage bearing “Government of Pakistan” entered circulation in January 1948. Paper currency followed with evolving designs. June dates relate to pre-partition milestones.
26812
The First China War (First Opium War) was fought between:
Answer:
The First Opium War (1839–1842) pitted Qing China against Britain over trade and diplomacy. It ended with the Treaty of Nanking and cession of Hong Kong. “China and Britain” is the standard key.
26813
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) originally comprised which states?
Answer:
Formed in 1981, the GCC is a political-economic bloc of six Arabian Peninsula monarchies. It coordinates policy on security and economy. The “world” options are distractors.
26814
The First Anglo-Afghan War began in:
Answer:
The First Anglo-Afghan War (1839–1842) started with the British invasion to install Shah Shujah. It ended disastrously for the British during the retreat from Kabul. Dates are a frequent exam target.
26815
A bank’s guarantee to pay an exporter upon compliant documents is called a:
Answer:
An L/C substitutes the importer’s credit with the bank’s, assuring payment if terms are met. It’s standard in international trade to mitigate counterparty risk. Other terms are unrelated.
26816
Golfer Vijay Singh represents which country?
Answer:
Vijay Singh, nicknamed “The Big Fijian,” is a major-winning professional from Fiji. He reached world No. 1 in 2004–05. Although of Indian descent, his sporting nationality is Fijian.
26817
Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5) was proposed by:
Answer:
Pakistan Studies sources often credit Prof. Muhammad Anwar with recommending GMT+5 for national time. PST was adopted after independence for administrative coherence. Alternatives listed are known figures in other contexts.
26818
ITAR-TASS (now TASS) is the news agency of:
Answer:
TASS is Russia’s state news agency and successor to ITAR-TASS. It dates to the early Soviet period and remains a major wire service. Other countries have separate national agencies.
26819
The world’s oldest continuous hereditary monarchy is in:
Answer:
Japan’s imperial line traces tradition back to Emperor Jimmu. While exact chronology is debated, it’s widely cited as the oldest continuous monarchy. European dynasties saw more breaks and replacements.
26820
Which food name derives from French for “twice cooked”?
Answer:
From French *bis* (twice) + *cuit* (cooked), biscuits were historically baked, dried, then rebaked. The technique extended shelf life for sailors. Pizza and burgers have different etymologies.