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
691
Which US political party is often referred to as the 'GOP'?
Answer:
Republican Party
GOP stands for 'Grand Old Party', which is a traditional nickname for the Republican Party.
692
What is the election symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India?
Answer:
Lotus
The Lotus flower is the official election symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
693
Which political party in the United Kingdom is historically known as the 'Tories'?
Answer:
The Conservative Party
The Conservative Party is colloquially referred to as the Tories, originating from a historical political faction in the 17th century.
694
What is the official name of the ruling political party in the People's Republic of China?
Answer:
Communist Party of China (CPC)
The Communist Party of China (CPC) is the founding and sole ruling political party of the People's Republic of China.
695
Which animal is the traditional symbol of the Republican Party in the United States?
Answer:
Elephant
The Elephant is the traditional symbol of the Republican Party, popularized by cartoonist Thomas Nast in the 1870s.
696
Which letter represents 'X' in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?
Answer:
X-ray
'X-ray' represents the letter 'X'.
697
What is the Roman Numeral for 200?
Answer:
CC
C (100) + C (100) = 200. 'LL' is invalid because two L's equal 100, which is 'C'.
698
Which Roman Numeral represents 6?
Answer:
VI
5 (V) + 1 (I) = 6 (VI).
699
The ISBN-13 barcode has how many digits?
Answer:
13
As the name suggests, ISBN-13 contains 13 digits.
700
In the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, 'H' is represented by?
Answer:
Hotel
'Hotel' represents the letter 'H'.