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
111
Which country was previously known as Persian Empire?
Answer:
Iran
Iran is the modern name of the Persian Empire, a historical name used for centuries, officially changed to Iran in 1935 to reflect its ancient heritage.
112
What is the current name of the country once called Gilbert Islands?
Answer:
Kiribati
Kiribati is the modern name of the Gilbert Islands, a British colony renamed upon independence in 1979, derived from the local pronunciation of 'Gilberts.'
113
Which country was formerly known as Ivory Coast?
Answer:
Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire is the modern name of Ivory Coast, with the French name officially adopted post-independence in 1960 to reflect its Francophone identity.
114
What is the modern name of the country once called French Somaliland?
Answer:
Djibouti
Djibouti is the modern name of French Somaliland, a French colony renamed upon independence in 1977, derived from its capital city’s name.
115
Which country was previously known as Malagasy Republic?
Answer:
Madagascar
Madagascar is the current name of the Malagasy Republic, used from 1958 to 1975, renamed to reflect its indigenous Malagasy culture and history.
116
What is the current name of the country formerly called New Hebrides?
Answer:
Vanuatu
Vanuatu is the modern name of the New Hebrides, a former Anglo-French condominium, renamed upon independence in 1980 to reflect its Melanesian identity.
117
Which country was once known as the United Arab Republic?
Answer:
Egypt
Egypt was called the United Arab Republic from 1958 to 1971 during a brief union with Syria, reverting to Egypt after the union dissolved.
118
What is the modern name of the city formerly called Rangoon?
Answer:
Yangon
Yangon is the modern name of Rangoon, renamed in 1989 by Myanmar’s government to align with the Burmese pronunciation of the city’s name.
119
Which city was previously known as Stalingrad?
Answer:
Volgograd
Volgograd is the current name of Stalingrad, renamed in 1961 to de-Stalinize and reflect its location along the Volga River, after being named for Joseph Stalin.
120
What is the current name of the city once called Saigon?
Answer:
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City is the modern name of Saigon, renamed in 1976 after the Communist leader Ho Chi Minh following the fall of South Vietnam.