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
861
The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was promulgated on which date?
Answer:
14 August 1973
The Constitution of 1973 was promulgated on August 14, 1973. It is the supreme law of Pakistan.
862
Which Surah of the Holy Quran does not start with Bismillah?
Answer:
Surah Tauba
Surah At-Tauba is the only Surah in the Holy Quran that does not begin with 'Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim'.
863
What is the old name of Attock?
Answer:
Campbellpur
The old name of Attock was Campbellpur. It was renamed Attock in 1978. Lyallpur is Faisalabad, and Montgomery is Sahiwal.
864
Mangla Dam is constructed on which river?
Answer:
Jhelum River
Mangla Dam, the 12th largest dam in the world, is constructed on the Jhelum River in the Mirpur District of Azad Kashmir.
865
Which gas is used in electric bulbs?
Answer:
Nitrogen
Electric bulbs are often filled with chemically inactive gases like Nitrogen or Argon to prevent the filament from burning out.
866
The title 'Quaid-e-Azam' was given to Muhammad Ali Jinnah by whom?
Answer:
Maulana Mazhar-ud-Din
Maulana Mazhar-ud-Din Shaheed first used the title 'Quaid-e-Azam' (Great Leader) for Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1938.
867
Identify the smallest continent by area.
Answer:
Australia
Australia is the smallest continent by land area. It is also the lowest, flattest, and driest inhabited continent.
868
The Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with which country?
Answer:
China
The Karakoram Highway (KKH) connects Pakistan and China. It is one of the highest paved roads in the world.
869
Which country is called the 'Land of Rising Sun'?
Answer:
Japan
Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'. The name comes from the Chinese characters for Japan, which mean 'sun origin'.
870
Who is known as the 'Poet of the East'?
Answer:
Allama Iqbal
Allama Muhammad Iqbal is widely known as the 'Poet of the East' (Shair-e-Mashriq) for his inspiring poetry that motivated Muslims of the subcontinent.