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
4421
Jamil Ahmad's 'The Wandering Falcon' was shortlisted for the:
Answer:
Man Asian Literary Prize
Jamil Ahmad published this debut collection of stories about the tribal areas of Pakistan in his 70s.
4422
Tariq Ali is known for his 'Islam Quintet'. Which of the following is part of that series?
Answer:
Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree
Tariq Ali wrote the quintet to counter Western stereotypes about Islamic history.
4423
In 2011, The Granta magazine included which Pakistani writers in its 'Best of Young Novelists' list?
Answer:
Daniyal Mueenuddin and H.M. Naqvi
However, notably, Kamila Shamsie and Mohsin Hamid have also been featured in Granta lists or related acclaim.
4424
Which famous Pakistani playwright and actor wrote 'Letters to Uncle Sam'?
Answer:
Saadat Hasan Manto
Though primarily a short story writer, Manto's satirical letters to Uncle Sam are legendary critiques of geopolitics.
4425
Fatima Bhutto's 'Songs of Blood and Sword' is a:
Answer:
Memoir about her family and father
It recounts the tragic history of the Bhutto family, specifically investigating the murder of her father, Murtaza Bhutto.
4426
Which Pakistani author wrote 'The Geometry of God'?
Answer:
Uzma Aslam Khan
The novel tackles the tension between science (paleontology) and religious fundamentalism.
4427
Omar Shahid Hamid, a serving police officer, won the Italy's Nutcracker Award (Premio Schiaccianoci) for which novel?
Answer:
The Prisoner
His debut novel offers an insider's view of the Karachi police and the kidnapping of an American journalist.
4428
Sara Suleri is best known for which memoir, a classic of post-colonial literature?
Answer:
Meatless Days
Published in 1989, it is a creative non-fiction masterpiece exploring memory and history in Pakistan.
4429
Which writer was awarded the Windham-Campbell Literature Prize in 2013?
Answer:
Nadeem Aslam
Nadeem Aslam is a British-Pakistani novelist known for his poetic prose in books like 'The Wasted Vigil'.
4430
Bapsi Sidhwa is largely credited with introducing which community to the global literary stage?
Answer:
The Parsis (Zoroastrians)
Her novels, like 'The Crow Eaters', humorously and poignantly depict Parsi life in Pakistan and India.