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
681
The Justice and Development Party (AKP) is the ruling party in which country?
Answer:
Turkey
The AKP (Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi) is the ruling party of Turkey, led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
682
Which German political party is associated with former Chancellor Angela Merkel?
Answer:
CDU (Christian Democratic Union)
Angela Merkel served as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and was Chancellor of Germany for 16 years.
683
What is the symbol of the Democratic Party in the United States?
Answer:
Donkey
The Donkey is the well-known symbol of the Democratic Party, associated with Andrew Jackson's 1828 presidential campaign.
684
Which party is currently the dominant political force in Russia?
Answer:
United Russia
United Russia is the ruling political party in Russia and supports the policies of President Vladimir Putin.
685
The 'Indian National Congress' (INC) was founded in which year?
Answer:
1885
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume and others, playing a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement.
686
Which party is the primary rival to the Conservative Party in the UK's two-party system?
Answer:
The Labour Party
The Labour Party is the main center-left political party in the UK and the traditional rival to the center-right Conservative Party.
687
Which political party does Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada (as of 2024), belong to?
Answer:
Liberal Party
Justin Trudeau is the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
688
The 'African National Congress' (ANC) is the ruling party of which country?
Answer:
South Africa
The ANC is the governing social democratic political party of South Africa and was the party of Nelson Mandela.
689
Which party has dominated Japanese politics for most of the post-war era?
Answer:
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has been the dominant political force in Japan, governing for the vast majority of time since its formation in 1955.
690
Who was the founder of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)?
Answer:
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto founded the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in 1967.