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
6051
Which African country was previously called French Sudan?
Answer:
Mali
Mali was known as French Sudan during French colonial rule until independence in 1960. Unlike Senegal, Mauritania, or Chad, French Sudan was the colonial name for Mali.
6052
What is the new name of East Pakistan?
Answer:
Bangladesh
Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan until its independence from Pakistan in 1971. Unlike Pakistan, Balochistan, or Sindh, East Pakistan was the pre-independence name for Bangladesh.
6053
Which city in Israel was formerly called Acre?
Answer:
Akko
Akko, a coastal city in Israel, was historically known as Acre, a name from Crusader and Ottoman times. Unlike Haifa, Jaffa, or Eilat, Acre is the old name for Akko.
6054
What is the historical name of Athens, Greece?
Answer:
Athinai
Athens is known as Athinai in Greek, its historical and native name, used in ancient texts. Unlike Sparta, Corinth, or Thebes, Athinai is the traditional name for Athens.
6055
Which country was formerly known as Upper Volta?
Answer:
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso was called Upper Volta during French colonial rule until 1984, named after the Volta River. Unlike Ghana, Mali, or Niger, Upper Volta was Burkina Faso’s colonial name.
6056
What was the previous name of Bin Qasim, Pakistan?
Answer:
Pepri
Bin Qasim, a port city in Pakistan, was previously called Pepri, reflecting its local historical name. Unlike Thatta, Hyderabad, or Karachi, Pepri was the old name for Bin Qasim.
6057
Which city in Pakistan was formerly called Montgomery?
Answer:
Sahiwal
Sahiwal was named Montgomery during British colonial rule, after Sir Robert Montgomery, until the mid-20th century. Unlike Multan, Bahawalpur, or Sialkot, Montgomery was Sahiwal’s colonial name.
6058
What was the old name of Pakpattan, Pakistan?
Answer:
Ajodhanpur
Pakpattan was known as Ajodhanpur historically, named after a Sufi saint’s settlement. Unlike Hundipur, Chakwal, or Okara, Ajodhanpur was the old name for Pakpattan.
6059
Which city in Pakistan was previously known as Cambalpur?
Answer:
Attock
Attock was historically called Cambalpur, derived from its ancient name. Unlike Lahore, Rawalpindi, or Peshawar, Cambalpur was the old name for Attock.
6060
What was the former name of Hungary?
Answer:
Magyar
Hungary was historically called Magyar, referring to the Magyar people who settled the region. Unlike Bohemia, Moravia, or Galicia, Magyar is the ethnonym and historical name for Hungary.