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
521
RAW is the intelligence agency of which country?
Answer:
India
RAW stands for Research and Analysis Wing, which is the foreign intelligence agency of India.
522
Which agency is the primary security agency of the Russian Federation, succeeding the KGB?
Answer:
FSB
The FSB (Federal Security Service) is the principal security agency of Russia and the main successor agency to the Soviet Union's KGB.
523
The 'Mossad' is the national intelligence agency of which country?
Answer:
Israel
The Mossad is the national intelligence agency of Israel, responsible for intelligence collection and covert operations.
524
What does 'MI6' stand for?
Answer:
Military Intelligence, Section 6
MI6 stands for Military Intelligence, Section 6. It is officially known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS).
525
Which country does the intelligence agency 'CIA' belong to?
Answer:
United States
The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) is the foreign intelligence service of the United States.
526
Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly acts as a:
Answer:
Bicameral body
Indonesia has a bicameral legislature consisting of the People's Representative Council (DPR) and the Regional Representative Council (DPD).
527
What is the primary function of the legislative branch?
Answer:
To make laws
The primary function of any legislature (whether bicameral or unicameral) is to draft, debate, and pass laws.
528
Switzerland's Federal Assembly is:
Answer:
Bicameral
Switzerland has a bicameral parliament consisting of the National Council and the Council of States.
529
Finland's parliament 'Eduskunta' is:
Answer:
Unicameral
Finland has a unicameral parliament known as the Eduskunta.
530
Which house in the UK Parliament has the final say on legislation?
Answer:
House of Commons
The House of Commons has the final say. Through the Parliament Acts, the Commons can override the Lords if they refuse to pass a bill.