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
4671
In Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola disguises herself as a man named:
Answer:
Cesario
Viola shipwrecks and disguises herself as the page boy Cesario to serve Duke Orsino.
4672
Who wrote the pastoral romance 'Arcadia'?
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Philip Sidney
Sir Philip Sidney wrote 'The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia', a significant prose romance.
4673
Who is the imaginary woman Don Quixote dedicates his deeds to?
Answer:
Dulcinea del Toboso
Dulcinea is a peasant woman whom Quixote imagines to be a high-born princess.
4674
Which of the following is a 'Masque' written by Milton?
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Comus
'Comus' is a masque (a form of festive courtly entertainment) written by Milton.
4675
In 'The Merchant of Venice', who demands a 'pound of flesh'?
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Shylock
Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, demands a pound of flesh as collateral for a loan.
4676
The collection of poems 'The Temple' was written by:
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George Herbert
George Herbert is a devotional metaphysical poet known for 'The Temple' and shape poems like 'The Altar'.
4677
Who wrote 'The Spanish Tragedy', a precursor to Hamlet?
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Thomas Kyd
Thomas Kyd established the genre of Revenge Tragedy which heavily influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet.
4678
Which Renaissance text includes the essay 'Of Studies'?
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Bacon's Essays
Francis Bacon's 'Essays' contains the famous piece 'Of Studies' ('Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability').
4679
Who is the Knight of the Redcrosse in Spenser's 'Faerie Queene'?
Answer:
Holiness
The Redcrosse Knight is the hero of Book I and represents the virtue of Holiness.
4680
What literary form is 'Samson Agonistes' by Milton?
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Closet Drama / Tragic Poem
It is a tragedy modeled on Greek drama, intended to be read rather than performed.