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 legislative branch of the Greek government is:
Answer:
Unicameral (Hellenic Parliament)
Greece has a unicameral legislature known as the Hellenic Parliament.
12
Which house in India can be dissolved?
Answer:
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha (Lower House) can be dissolved (e.g., for early elections), whereas the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved.
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A major criticism of the House of Lords in the UK is that it is:
Answer:
Undemocratic (not elected)
The House of Lords is often criticized for being undemocratic because its members are appointed or hereditary, not elected by the public.
14
Which country has a bicameral parliament called the 'Cortes Generales'?
Answer:
Spain
Spain's parliament is known as the Cortes Generales, consisting of the Congress of Deputies and the Senate.
15
Portugal's Assembly of the Republic is:
Answer:
Unicameral
Portugal operates under a unicameral system called the Assembly of the Republic.
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In a bicameral system, the 'Lower House' is usually elected by:
Answer:
Direct universal suffrage
The Lower House is typically elected directly by the citizens (voters) of the country.
17
Which chamber in the Australian Parliament is the Upper House?
Answer:
The Senate
Australia has a bicameral system where the Senate serves as the Upper House.
18
The 'Althing' of Iceland is notable because:
Answer:
It is one of the oldest parliaments and is unicameral
The Althing is one of the oldest surviving parliaments in the world (founded 930 AD) and is currently unicameral.
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What is the main reason Pakistan has a Senate (Upper House)?
Answer:
To give equal representation to all provinces
The Senate in Pakistan provides equal representation to all federating units (provinces), ensuring smaller provinces are not dominated by the populous Punjab in the Lower House.
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Italy is known for having 'Perfect Bicameralism'. What does this mean?
Answer:
Both houses have equal powers and perform identical functions
In Italy, the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic have identical powers, including the confidence vote in the government.