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
6001
What is the modern name of the city once called Bombay?
Answer:
Mumbai
Mumbai is the current name of Bombay, changed in 1995 to reflect the local Marathi name, distancing it from its colonial British nomenclature.
6002
Which country was once known as Zaire?
Answer:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the modern name of Zaire, used from 1971 to 1997, reverted to reflect its historical name from the Congo River.
6003
What is the current name of the country formerly called Upper Volta?
Answer:
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is the modern name of Upper Volta, renamed in 1984 to mean 'land of upright people' in local languages, reflecting its cultural identity.
6004
Which country was previously known as Tanganyika?
Answer:
Tanzania
Tanzania is the modern name of Tanganyika, which merged with Zanzibar in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania, combining their names.
6005
What is the modern name of the country once called Spanish Guinea?
Answer:
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is the current name of Spanish Guinea, a former Spanish colony, renamed upon independence in 1968 to reflect its equatorial location.
6006
Which country was formerly known as South-West Africa?
Answer:
Namibia
Namibia is the modern name of South-West Africa, a former German and South African territory, renamed upon independence in 1990 to reflect its local identity.
6007
What is the current name of the country once called Siam?
Answer:
Thailand
Thailand is the modern name of Siam, changed in 1939 to reflect the unity of the Thai people, with 'Thai' meaning 'free' in the local language.
6008
Which country was previously known as Rhodesia?
Answer:
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is the modern name of Rhodesia, a British colony named after Cecil Rhodes, renamed in 1980 to reflect its African heritage and independence.
6009
What is the modern name of the country formerly called Portuguese Guinea?
Answer:
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau is the modern name of Portuguese Guinea, a former Portuguese colony, renamed upon independence in 1973 to distinguish it from neighboring Guinea.
6010
Which country was once known as Nyasaland?
Answer:
Malawi
Malawi is the current name of Nyasaland, a British colony named after Lake Nyasa, renamed upon independence in 1964 to reflect its local identity.