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
6011
What is the current name of the country formerly called Northern Rhodesia?
Answer:
Zambia
Zambia is the modern name of Northern Rhodesia, a British colony named after Cecil Rhodes, renamed upon independence in 1964 after the Zambezi River.
6012
Which country was previously known as Kampuchea?
Answer:
Vietnam
Cambodia is the modern name of Kampuchea, a name used during the Khmer Rouge era (1975–1979), with 'Cambodia' restored to reflect its historical identity.
6013
What is the modern name of the country once called Gold Coast?
Answer:
Ghana
Ghana is the current name of the Gold Coast, a British colony named for its gold resources, renamed in 1957 upon independence to honor the ancient Ghana Empire.
6014
Which country was formerly known as French Sudan?
Answer:
Mali
Mali is the modern name of French Sudan, a former French colony in West Africa, renamed upon independence in 1960 to reflect its historical Mali Empire.
6015
What is the current name of the country once known as Formosa?
Answer:
Taiwan
Taiwan is the modern name of Formosa, a name given by Portuguese explorers meaning 'beautiful island,' used until the 20th century when Taiwan became official.
6016
What is the modern name of the country formerly known as Dutch Guiana?
Answer:
Suriname
Suriname is the current name of Dutch Guiana, a former Dutch colony in South America, renamed upon independence in 1975 to reflect its indigenous heritage.
6017
Which country was once known as Dahomey?
Answer:
Benin
Benin is the modern name of Dahomey, a West African kingdom and later French colony, renamed in 1975 to distance itself from colonial associations.
6018
What is the current name of the country formerly called Ceylon?
Answer:
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the modern name of Ceylon, a name used during British colonial rule, changed in 1972 to reflect its Sinhala and Tamil cultural identity.
6019
Which country was previously known as Burma?
Answer:
Bhutan
Myanmar is the modern name of Burma, changed in 1989 by the military government to reflect the country’s multi-ethnic identity, though 'Burma' is still used by some.
6020
What is the modern name of the country once called British Honduras?
Answer:
Belize
Belize is the current name of British Honduras, a former British colony in Central America, renamed in 1973 and fully independent by 1981, reflecting its Mayan heritage.