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 treaty formally ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers?
Answer:
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 to end WWI and impose terms on Germany.
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CENTO was the forerunner of Baghdad Pact, which was signed in 1955. Give the date, on which Pakistan joined this pact.
Answer:
30th May, 1955
Pakistan joined the Baghdad Pact (later renamed CENTO) in 1955 to bolster its defense capabilities. While the provided option suggests May, historical records indicate Pakistan formally acceded on September 23, 1955, joining the original signatories Iraq and Turkey.
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Give the membership of Balkan Pact:
Answer:
Four
The Balkan Pact of 1934 was signed by four countries: Greece, Turkey, Romania, and Yugoslavia. These nations agreed to suspend all disputed territorial claims against each other and their immediate neighbors.
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Which pact was signed on 9th February, 1934?
Answer:
Balkan Pact
The Balkan Pact (or Balkan Entente) was signed on February 9, 1934, in Athens. It was a treaty between Greece, Turkey, Romania, and Yugoslavia designed to guarantee the signatories' existing borders and maintain the geopolitical status quo in the region against Bulgarian and Italian expansionism.
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Anzus Pact was signed in 1951 with headquarters based in Canberra (Australia). Members of this pact were USA, Australia and:
Answer:
New Zealand
The ANZUS Treaty is a collective security agreement signed on September 1, 1951, involving Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. It was established to ensure the security of the Pacific region in the aftermath of World War II and the onset of the Cold War.
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The Cotonou Agreement (2000) is a partnership between the EU and:
Answer:
ACP countries (African, Caribbean and Pacific)
The Cotonou Agreement is a treaty between the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP).
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The Open Skies Treaty (1992) allows:
Answer:
Unarmed aerial surveillance flights
The Open Skies Treaty establishes a program of unarmed aerial surveillance flights over the entire territory of its participants to promote transparency.
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The Treaty of Pelindaba (1996) established a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in:
Answer:
Africa
The African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Pelindaba, establishes a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Africa.
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The Treaty of Rarotonga (1985) established:
Answer:
A South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone
The Treaty of Rarotonga formalizes a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the South Pacific.
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The Antarctic Treaty was signed in:
Answer:
1959
The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on December 1, 1959, by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica.