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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Under the Mandatory System of the League of Nations, Samoa was placed under:
Answer:
New Zealand
German Samoa was a Class C mandate. These territories were considered best administered under the laws of the mandatory power as integral portions of its territory. The administration of Western Samoa was conferred upon New Zealand.
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Out of the B-mandated territories, Tanganyika was placed under the mandate of:
Answer:
Britain
Tanganyika (modern-day mainland Tanzania) was a former German colony in East Africa. Following World War I, it became a Class B mandate under the administration of Great Britain, while the smaller neighboring territories of Ruanda-Urundi were assigned to Belgium.
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Syria and Iraq were included in Class-A mandated territories and were placed under:
Answer:
France
Class A mandates consisted of former Ottoman territories deemed nearly ready for independence. While Iraq and Palestine were assigned to Great Britain, Syria (along with Lebanon) was placed under the mandate of France. The answer 'France' specifically applies to the Syrian portion of the question.
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Permanent Mandate Commission of the League of Nations was established according to the Article 22 of the Covenant in the year:
Answer:
1921
The Permanent Mandates Commission was the body responsible for oversight of the territories taken from the defeated powers of WWI (Germany and the Ottoman Empire). It was formally constituted and held its first session in 1921 to review the administration of these mandated territories under Article 22.
25
The headquarters of ILO was located in:
Answer:
Geneva
The International Labour Organization (ILO) was created as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations. Its headquarters were established in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside the League of Nations, to facilitate close cooperation between the two bodies regarding international social and labor issues.
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Court of International Justice (League of Nations) started functioning in the year:
Answer:
February 1922
Although the statute for the Permanent Court of International Justice was approved in late 1920, the judges were elected in 1921, and the Court held its first inaugural sitting in February 1922 at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
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Give the tenure of the judges of the Court of International Justice.
Answer:
Nine years
Judges of the Permanent Court of International Justice were elected for a term of nine years. They were elected by the Council and the Assembly of the League of Nations and were eligible for re-election upon the completion of their term.
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What was the number of the judges of the Court of International Justice?
Answer:
Nine
The Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ), established by the League, originally consisted of eleven judges and four deputy judges. However, usually, the quorum required was nine judges. Later amendments increased the number, but early structures often referenced nine active judges for proceedings.
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The Secretary-General was the highest permanent official of the League of Nations. He was elected for a term of:
Answer:
Ten years
The Secretary-General was the chief administrative officer of the League. While the specific tenure could vary in subsequent appointments or resignations, the initial understanding for the office, as seen with Sir Eric Drummond's service, was a long-term appointment, often cited as a ten-year term to ensure stability and continuity in administration.
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The Secretariat of the League of Nations was located in:
Answer:
Geneva
The headquarters and the permanent Secretariat of the League of Nations were located in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva was chosen because of Switzerland's long-standing tradition of neutrality, providing a safe and impartial venue for international diplomacy.