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
181
Which city in Pakistan was formerly called Montgomery?
Answer:
Sahiwal
Sahiwal was named Montgomery during British colonial rule, after Sir Robert Montgomery, until the mid-20th century. Unlike Multan, Bahawalpur, or Sialkot, Montgomery was Sahiwal’s colonial name.
182
What was the old name of Pakpattan, Pakistan?
Answer:
Ajodhanpur
Pakpattan was known as Ajodhanpur historically, named after a Sufi saint’s settlement. Unlike Hundipur, Chakwal, or Okara, Ajodhanpur was the old name for Pakpattan.
183
Which city in Pakistan was previously known as Cambalpur?
Answer:
Attock
Attock was historically called Cambalpur, derived from its ancient name. Unlike Lahore, Rawalpindi, or Peshawar, Cambalpur was the old name for Attock.
184
What was the former name of Hungary?
Answer:
Magyar
Hungary was historically called Magyar, referring to the Magyar people who settled the region. Unlike Bohemia, Moravia, or Galicia, Magyar is the ethnonym and historical name for Hungary.
185
Which country was historically named Helvetia?
Answer:
Switzerland
Switzerland was known as Helvetia in Roman times, a name still used symbolically (e.g., on coins). Unlike Austria, Liechtenstein, or Slovenia, Helvetia was the ancient name for Switzerland.
186
What was the old name of Cologne, Germany?
Answer:
Köln
Cologne is known as Köln in German, its historical and native name, derived from Latin ‘Colonia.’ Unlike Bonn, Aachen, or Mainz, Köln is the traditional name for Cologne.
187
What is the new name of Bombay?
Answer:
Mumbai
Bombay was renamed Mumbai in 1995, reflecting its Marathi name and local identity. Unlike Pune, Nagpur, or Surat, Bombay was the colonial name for Mumbai.
188
Which city was formerly called Wien?
Answer:
Vienna
Vienna, Austria’s capital, is known as Wien in German, its historical and native name. Unlike Munich, Salzburg, or Innsbruck, Wien is the traditional name for Vienna.
189
What is the modern name of Persia?
Answer:
Iran
Iran was known as Persia internationally until 1935, reflecting its ancient empire. Unlike Iraq, Afghanistan, or Turkey, Persia was the historical name for Iran.
190
Which city was historically known as Tripoli?
Answer:
Libya
Tripoli is the capital of Libya, historically known by the same name, though the country was sometimes referred to as Tripoli in colonial contexts. Unlike Tunis, Algiers, or Benghazi, Tripoli is Libya’s enduring name.