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
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Which novel by Jules Verne features a submarine called the Nautilus?
Answer:
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Captain Nemo commands the Nautilus in this sci-fi classic.
12
Who wrote *Rebecca*, a Gothic novel set at Manderley?
Answer:
Agatha Christie
Du Maurier’s *Rebecca* is a famous Gothic romance.
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Which African novel by Chinua Achebe explores the clash between tradition and colonialism?
Answer:
Things Fall Apart
Achebe’s classic examines Igbo society’s transformation under colonial rule.
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Who is the author of *Dr. Zhivago*?
Answer:
Mikhail Sholokhov
*Dr. Zhivago* depicts Russia during the revolution.
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Which Indian novel by Salman Rushdie blends history and magical realism?
Answer:
Midnight’s Children
Rushdie’s Booker-winning novel uses magical realism to narrate India’s history.
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Who wrote *Blindness*, a novel about a mysterious epidemic?
Answer:
José Saramago
Saramago’s allegorical novel depicts societal collapse.
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Which Brazilian author wrote *The Hour of the Star*?
Answer:
Paulo Coelho
Lispector’s novella explores poverty and identity.
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Who wrote *The Old Curiosity Shop*?
Answer:
George Eliot
Dickens’ novel features the tragic character Little Nell.
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Which French novel tells the story of the tragic Fantine?
Answer:
Les Misérables
Fantine’s story is central to Victor Hugo’s masterpiece.
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Who wrote *The Poisonwood Bible*?
Answer:
Alice Walker
The novel follows a missionary family in the Congo.