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
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) is led by which politician?
Answer:
Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman
Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman is the chief of his own faction of JUI, known as JUI-F.
642
What is the election symbol of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)?
Answer:
Arrow
The Arrow (Teer) is the election symbol of the PPP (specifically PPP-Parliamentarians). The original symbol was the Sword.
643
Who was the founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)?
Answer:
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto founded the PPP in November 1967.
644
What is the traditional election symbol of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)?
Answer:
Tiger
The Tiger (often referred to as 'Sher' locally) is the election symbol of PML-N.
645
Who is the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)?
Answer:
Imran Khan
Imran Khan founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on April 25, 1996, in Lahore.
646
The 'Bicycle' is the election symbol of which Indian political party?
Answer:
Samajwadi Party
The Bicycle is the election symbol of the Samajwadi Party (SP), a major party in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
647
Which UK political party was in a coalition government with the Conservatives from 2010 to 2015?
Answer:
Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats, led by Nick Clegg, formed a coalition government with David Cameron's Conservative Party from 2010 to 2015.
648
Which political party controls the presidency in Syria?
Answer:
Ba'ath Party
The Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party has governed Syria since 1963, currently led by Bashar al-Assad.
649
The 'Tea Party' was a movement within which US political party?
Answer:
Republican Party
The Tea Party was a fiscally conservative political movement within the Republican Party that emerged in 2009.
650
What does the 'D' stand for in the German party FDP?
Answer:
Demokratische
FDP stands for Freie Demokratische Partei (Free Democratic Party).