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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The 'Order of Mapungubwe' is the highest honour of which African nation?
Answer:
South Africa
The Order of Mapungubwe is South Africa's highest honour, awarded for excellence and exceptional achievement.
12
Which award is given for 'the most distinguished contribution to American letters'?
Answer:
National Book Award
The National Book Award is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the United States.
13
The 'Grand Cross of the Iron Cross' was a senior decoration of which country?
Answer:
Germany
The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was a decoration intended for victorious generals of the Prussian Army and its allies.
14
What is the name of the highest civilian award in China?
Answer:
Medal of the Republic
The Medal of the Republic is the highest honorary medal of the People's Republic of China.
15
Which country confers the 'Order of the Rising Sun'?
Answer:
Japan
The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese government order, established in 1875.
16
The 'Order of the Garter' is the highest order of chivalry in which country?
Answer:
England
The Order of the Garter is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross.
17
Who was the youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate?
Answer:
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel laureate at the age of 17 when she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.
18
Which is the highest military award in Italy?
Answer:
Gold Medal of Military Valour
The Gold Medal of Military Valour is the highest Italian military award for gallantry.
19
The 'Lenin Peace Prize' was awarded by which former state?
Answer:
Soviet Union
The Lenin Peace Prize was a prize awarded by the Soviet Union to individuals who had 'strengthened peace among comrades'.
20
What is the highest award for valour in the People's Liberation Army of China?
Answer:
Order of August First
The Order of August First is the highest military award of the People's Republic of China.