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
541
In a bicameral system, the 'Lower House' is usually elected by:
Answer:
Direct universal suffrage
The Lower House is typically elected directly by the citizens (voters) of the country.
542
Which chamber in the Australian Parliament is the Upper House?
Answer:
The Senate
Australia has a bicameral system where the Senate serves as the Upper House.
543
The 'Althing' of Iceland is notable because:
Answer:
It is one of the oldest parliaments and is unicameral
The Althing is one of the oldest surviving parliaments in the world (founded 930 AD) and is currently unicameral.
544
What is the main reason Pakistan has a Senate (Upper House)?
Answer:
To give equal representation to all provinces
The Senate in Pakistan provides equal representation to all federating units (provinces), ensuring smaller provinces are not dominated by the populous Punjab in the Lower House.
545
Italy is known for having 'Perfect Bicameralism'. What does this mean?
Answer:
Both houses have equal powers and perform identical functions
In Italy, the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic have identical powers, including the confidence vote in the government.
546
Which Nordic country has a unicameral parliament called the Storting?
Answer:
Norway
Norway's parliament is the Storting. While it used to divide into two sections for voting, it is now fully unicameral.
547
In the US, money bills (revenue) must originate in:
Answer:
The House of Representatives
The US Constitution requires that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives (the Lower House).
548
What is the name of the Unicameral legislature in Ukraine?
Answer:
Verkhovna Rada
The Verkhovna Rada is the unicameral parliament of Ukraine.
549
Brazil's National Congress is:
Answer:
Bicameral
Brazil has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate.
550
Which of these is a disadvantage of a unicameral system?
Answer:
It lacks a second opinion on legislation
A primary disadvantage is the lack of a second chamber to review, debate, and refine bills, which can lead to hasty legislation.