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 Sino-British Joint Declaration (1984) determined the future of:
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Hong Kong
The Sino-British Joint Declaration set the conditions for the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the UK to China in 1997.
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The Treaty of Lahore (1846) ended:
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The First Anglo-Sikh War
The Treaty of Lahore ended the First Anglo-Sikh War, reducing the territory of the Sikh Empire and imposing a British resident in Lahore.
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The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ended:
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Third Anglo-Mysore War
The Treaty of Seringapatam ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War, forcing Tipu Sultan to cede half his territory to the British and their allies.
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The Treaty of Yandabo (1826) ended:
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The First Anglo-Burmese War
The Treaty of Yandabo ended the First Anglo-Burmese War, with Burma ceding Assam, Manipur, Arakan, and Tenasserim to the British.
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The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) granted the Diwani rights to:
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The British East India Company
The Treaty of Allahabad granted the East India Company the Diwani rights (right to collect revenues) of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
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The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) is a water-distribution treaty between:
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India and Pakistan
The Indus Waters Treaty was brokered by the World Bank to govern the water distribution of the Indus rivers between India and Pakistan.
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The Treaty of Osimo (1975) formalized the border between:
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Italy and Yugoslavia
The Treaty of Osimo formalized the border between Italy and Yugoslavia, specifically dividing the Free Territory of Trieste.
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The Treaty of Pressburg (1805) followed which battle?
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Battle of Austerlitz
The Treaty of Pressburg was signed between France and Austria following the French victory at the Battle of Austerlitz.
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The Treaty of Campo Formio (1797) marked the victory of Napoleon over:
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Austria
The Treaty of Campo Formio marked the successful conclusion of Napoleon's campaigns in Italy and the defeat of the First Coalition (Austria).
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The Webster-Ashburton Treaty (1842) settled:
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The border between Maine and New Brunswick
The Webster-Ashburton Treaty resolved several border issues between the United States and the British North American colonies, particularly the Maine-New Brunswick border.