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
131
What is the current name of the country once called Siam?
Answer:
Thailand
Thailand is the modern name of Siam, changed in 1939 to reflect the unity of the Thai people, with 'Thai' meaning 'free' in the local language.
132
Which country was previously known as Rhodesia?
Answer:
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is the modern name of Rhodesia, a British colony named after Cecil Rhodes, renamed in 1980 to reflect its African heritage and independence.
133
What is the modern name of the country formerly called Portuguese Guinea?
Answer:
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau is the modern name of Portuguese Guinea, a former Portuguese colony, renamed upon independence in 1973 to distinguish it from neighboring Guinea.
134
Which country was once known as Nyasaland?
Answer:
Malawi
Malawi is the current name of Nyasaland, a British colony named after Lake Nyasa, renamed upon independence in 1964 to reflect its local identity.
135
What is the current name of the country formerly called Northern Rhodesia?
Answer:
Zambia
Zambia is the modern name of Northern Rhodesia, a British colony named after Cecil Rhodes, renamed upon independence in 1964 after the Zambezi River.
136
Which country was previously known as Kampuchea?
Answer:
Vietnam
Cambodia is the modern name of Kampuchea, a name used during the Khmer Rouge era (1975–1979), with 'Cambodia' restored to reflect its historical identity.
137
What is the modern name of the country once called Gold Coast?
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Ghana
Ghana is the current name of the Gold Coast, a British colony named for its gold resources, renamed in 1957 upon independence to honor the ancient Ghana Empire.
138
Which country was formerly known as French Sudan?
Answer:
Mali
Mali is the modern name of French Sudan, a former French colony in West Africa, renamed upon independence in 1960 to reflect its historical Mali Empire.
139
What is the current name of the country once known as Formosa?
Answer:
Taiwan
Taiwan is the modern name of Formosa, a name given by Portuguese explorers meaning 'beautiful island,' used until the 20th century when Taiwan became official.
140
What is the modern name of the country formerly known as Dutch Guiana?
Answer:
Suriname
Suriname is the current name of Dutch Guiana, a former Dutch colony in South America, renamed upon independence in 1975 to reflect its indigenous heritage.