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
5981
Which country was once known as British Guiana?
Answer:
Guyana
Guyana is the modern name of British Guiana, a former British colony, renamed upon independence in 1966, derived from an indigenous term meaning 'land of waters.'
5982
What is the modern name of the city formerly called Petrograd?
Answer:
Moscow
St. Petersburg is the current name of Petrograd, used from 1914 to 1924, reverted to its original name after the Soviet era to honor Peter the Great.
5983
Which city was previously called New Amsterdam?
Answer:
New York
New York is the current name of New Amsterdam, a Dutch colony renamed in 1664 when the English took control, honoring the Duke of York.
5984
What is the current name of the city once called Christiania?
Answer:
Oslo
Oslo is the modern name of Christiania, renamed in 1925 to restore its original Norse name, after being named for King Christian IV in the 17th century.
5985
Which city was formerly known as Batavia?
Answer:
Jakarta
Jakarta is the modern name of Batavia, a Dutch colonial name used until Indonesia’s independence in 1945, renamed to reflect its Javanese heritage.
5986
What is the modern name of the city once called Edo?
Answer:
Tokyo
Tokyo is the current name of Edo, renamed in 1868 when it became Japan’s capital, replacing Kyoto, with 'Tokyo' meaning 'eastern capital.'
5987
Which country was previously known as Persian Empire?
Answer:
Iran
Iran is the modern name of the Persian Empire, a historical name used for centuries, officially changed to Iran in 1935 to reflect its ancient heritage.
5988
What is the current name of the country once called Gilbert Islands?
Answer:
Kiribati
Kiribati is the modern name of the Gilbert Islands, a British colony renamed upon independence in 1979, derived from the local pronunciation of 'Gilberts.'
5989
Which country was formerly known as Ivory Coast?
Answer:
Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire is the modern name of Ivory Coast, with the French name officially adopted post-independence in 1960 to reflect its Francophone identity.
5990
What is the modern name of the country once called French Somaliland?
Answer:
Djibouti
Djibouti is the modern name of French Somaliland, a French colony renamed upon independence in 1977, derived from its capital city’s name.