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
6081
What was the old name of Manchuria?
Answer:
Manchukuo
Manchuria, a region in Northeast China, was called Manchukuo during Japanese occupation (1932–1945). Unlike Inner Mongolia, Tibet, or Xinjiang, Manchukuo was the puppet state name for Manchuria.
6082
Which country was formerly called Malaya?
Answer:
Malaysia
Malaysia was known as Malaya before 1963, when it expanded to include Sabah and Sarawak. Unlike Singapore, Brunei, or Indonesia, Malaya was the colonial and early post-independence name for Malaysia.
6083
What is the new name of Malagasy?
Answer:
Madagascar
Madagascar was known as Malagasy during its early post-independence period, reflecting its indigenous name. Unlike Mauritius, Comoros, or Seychelles, Malagasy was the name for Madagascar.
6084
Which city was previously named Leopoldville?
Answer:
Kinshasa
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was called Leopoldville during Belgian colonial rule until 1966. Unlike Lusaka, Brazzaville, or Gaborone, Leopoldville was Kinshasa’s colonial name.
6085
What is the modern name of Nippon?
Answer:
Japan
Japan is known as Nippon in Japanese, meaning ‘land of the rising sun,’ used historically and still in cultural contexts. Unlike South Korea, North Korea, or China, Nippon is the native name for Japan.
6086
Which country was formerly called Holland?
Answer:
Netherlands
The Netherlands is often referred to as Holland, though Holland technically denotes two provinces within the country. Unlike Belgium, Luxembourg, or Denmark, Holland was a historical name for the Netherlands.
6087
What was the colonial name of Ghana?
Answer:
Gold Coast
Ghana was known as the Gold Coast during British colonial rule, named for its gold resources, until independence in 1957. Unlike Ivory Coast, Slave Coast, or Grain Coast, Gold Coast was specific to Ghana.
6088
Which place was historically known as Formosa?
Answer:
Taiwan
Taiwan was called Formosa by Portuguese explorers, meaning ‘beautiful island,’ until the 20th century. Unlike Hong Kong, Macau, or Singapore, Formosa was the historical Western name for Taiwan.
6089
What is the new name of Loro Sae?
Answer:
Timor-Leste
Loro Sae, meaning ‘rising sun’ in Tetum, was a proposed name during East Timor’s independence movement, officially becoming Timor-Leste in 2002. Unlike Papua New Guinea, Fiji, or Vanuatu, Loro Sae was linked to Timor-Leste.
6090
Which place is now called Kalaallit Nunaat in its native language?
Answer:
Greenland
Greenland is called Kalaallit Nunaat in the Inuit language, reflecting its indigenous identity. Unlike Iceland, the Faroe Islands, or Svalbard, Kalaallit Nunaat is the modern native name for Greenland.