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
4441
Bapsi Sidhwa, a renowned Parsi-Pakistani author, received which German literature prize in 1991?
Answer:
LiBerature Prize
She received this award for her novel 'Cracking India' (also known as 'Ice-Candy Man').
4442
Daniyal Mueenuddin's short story collection 'In Other Rooms, Other Wonders' was a finalist for which major American award?
Answer:
The National Book Award
His collection, depicting the feudal structures of rural Pakistan, was a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award in the US.
4443
In 2013, which Pakistani writer became a finalist for the Man Booker International Prize (for a body of work)?
Answer:
Intizar Hussain
Intizar Hussain was a celebrated Urdu writer known for his short stories and novels like 'Basti'; he was the first Pakistani to be a finalist for this award.
4444
Which legendary Urdu poet was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize in 1962?
Answer:
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Faiz was the first Asian poet to receive the Lenin Peace Prize, awarded by the Soviet Union.
4445
Mohammed Hanif's debut novel 'A Case of Exploding Mangoes' won which award in 2009?
Answer:
The Commonwealth Writers' Prize (Best First Book)
The novel is a satirical account of the plane crash that killed General Zia-ul-Haq.
4446
Which Pakistani author won the inaugural DSC Prize for South Asian Literature in 2011?
Answer:
H.M. Naqvi
H.M. Naqvi won the prize for his debut novel 'Home Boy', which deals with the lives of young Pakistani men in New York after 9/11.
4447
Kamila Shamsie won the prestigious Women's Prize for Fiction in 2018 for which novel?
Answer:
Home Fire
Home Fire is a modern reimagining of Sophocles' play 'Antigone' set among British Muslims.
4448
Which novel by Mohsin Hamid was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2007?
Answer:
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
This novel, a monologue delivered to an American in Lahore, catapulted Hamid to international fame and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
4449
Who is the only Pakistani to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, also known for her memoir 'I Am Malala'?
Answer:
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 (shared with Kailash Satyarthi) for her struggle against the suppression of children and young people.
4450
Which spider befriends Wilbur the pig in a children’s classic?
Answer:
Shelob
Charlotte writes words in her web to save Wilbur in 'Charlotte’s Web'.