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
4471
Which Tanzanian-born novelist received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021?
Answer:
Nuruddin Farah
Abdulrazak Gurnah, born in Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania), received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021.
4472
Which American singer–songwriter received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016?
Answer:
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 for creating new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.
4473
Which Canadian short story writer received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013?
Answer:
Margaret Atwood
Alice Munro was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013 and is celebrated for her mastery of the short story.
4474
Which British–Kazakh writer received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007?
Answer:
Ian McEwan
Doris Lessing, born in Persia (Iran) and raised in Southern Rhodesia, became a British citizen and received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007.
4475
Which French writer won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947 and wrote 'The Plague'?
Answer:
Albert Camus
Although 'The Plague' is by Albert Camus, he actually won the Nobel in 1957, not 1947. The question tests recognition of the author, not the exact year.
4476
Which Nobel laureate in Literature wrote the novel 'The Stranger'?
Answer:
Albert Camus
Albert Camus, awarded the Nobel Prize in 1957, is the author of 'The Stranger'.
4477
Which Nobel laureate in Literature wrote the novel 'Doctor Zhivago'?
Answer:
Boris Pasternak
Boris Pasternak received the Nobel Prize in 1958, mainly for his novel 'Doctor Zhivago'.
4478
Which Russian author and dissident received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1970?
Answer:
Boris Pasternak
Alexander Solzhenitsyn, known for works like 'The Gulag Archipelago', received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1970.
4479
Thomas Mann, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929, is best known for which novel?
Answer:
Buddenbrooks
Thomas Mann received the prize mainly for his early novel 'Buddenbrooks', which played a central role in the Nobel Committee’s decision.
4480
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for which language’s literature?
Answer:
Bengali
Rabindranath Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913 primarily for his Bengali work 'Gitanjali', though it was read in his English translation.