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
191
Grand Central Terminal in New York is known as the world’s:
Answer:
Grand Central Terminal is the largest railway station in the world by number of platforms (44). It is a landmark in New York City. Other descriptors like “highest” or “longest” are incorrect.
192
What is the height of all four minarets of Badshahi Mosque, Lahore?
Answer:
Each minaret of the Badshahi Mosque measures about 177 feet. The mosque, built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673, is among the largest in the world. Its minarets are a distinctive Mughal feature.
193
Eritrea, which became the 182nd UN member in 1993, is located in:
Answer:
Eritrea is located in the Horn of Africa, bordering the Red Sea. It gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993. This made it the 182nd UN member.
194
Garampani Sanctuary is located in:
Answer:
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary is in Assam, near Diphu. It is known for its hot springs and biodiversity. The other states have different sanctuaries.
195
The Nobel Prize is awarded in which fields?
Answer:
Nobel Prizes are awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics. Economics was added in 1969. Thus, “all of these” is correct.
196
Hitler’s party, which came to power in 1933, was called?
Answer:
Adolf Hitler’s party was the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP), commonly called the Nazi Party. It ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. Other parties listed are unrelated.
197
What is the capital of Vietnam?
Answer:
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, while Ho Chi Minh City is its largest city. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, and Ajman is in the UAE. “None of these” is a distractor.
198
JEEVIKA is the Rural Livelihoods Project of which Indian state?
Answer:
JEEVIKA, launched in Bihar, aims to empower rural women through self-help groups. It is part of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Punjab is often mistakenly chosen, but the project belongs to Bihar.
199
What is the monetary unit of Bangladesh?
Answer:
The currency of Bangladesh is the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT). It replaced the Pakistani Rupee after independence in 1971. Other options are currencies of other countries.
200
The Soviet media theory had its roots in:
Answer:
Soviet media theory was influenced by Marxist-Leninist ideas, often linked to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels’ “German Ideology.” It emphasized state control of media. This contrasted with Western free-press models.