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
851
Rohtas Fort was built by:
Answer:
Sher Shah Suri
Rohtas Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Jhelum, was built by the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century.
852
In which year did the tragedy of Karbala take place?
Answer:
61 AH
The Battle of Karbala took place on the 10th of Muharram in the year 61 AH (October 10, 680 AD).
853
The Objectives Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in:
Answer:
1949
The Objectives Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on March 12, 1949. It laid the foundation for the constitution of Pakistan.
854
Identify the coldest planet in the solar system.
Answer:
Neptune
Neptune is generally considered the coldest planet due to its distance from the sun, although Uranus has a colder 'minimum' temperature recorded. In most GK contexts, Neptune or Uranus is accepted, but Neptune is the farthest.
855
The largest desert of Pakistan is:
Answer:
Thar
The Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan, spanning across the Sindh province and extending into India.
856
Which vitamin is obtained from sunlight?
Answer:
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is often referred to as the 'sunshine vitamin' because it is produced in the skin in response to sunlight.
857
When was the All India Muslim League founded?
Answer:
1906
The All India Muslim League was founded on December 30, 1906, in Dhaka (now Bangladesh), to protect the rights of Muslims in British India.
858
Warsak Dam is built on which river?
Answer:
Kabul
Warsak Dam is a mass concrete gravity dam located on the Kabul River in Peshawar district, Pakistan.
859
Which country has the unwritten constitution?
Answer:
Great Britain (UK)
The United Kingdom does not have a single written constitutional document. Its constitution is uncodified, derived from statutes, court judgments, and conventions.
860
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of a Muslim country?
Answer:
Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto became the Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988, making her the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority nation.