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 'Peacock Throne' was a famous jeweled throne of the:
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Mughal Empire
It was the seat of the Mughal Emperors of India, commissioned by Shah Jahan, before being looted by Nader Shah.
22
Which collection was largely destroyed in the 2018 fire at the National Museum of Brazil?
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Luzia Woman (oldest human skeleton in Americas)
The fire destroyed most of the collection, including 'Luzia', though fragments of her skull were later recovered.
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The 'Standard of Ur' is a Sumerian artifact found in a royal cemetery. It is a:
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Hollow wooden box with mosaics
It is a hollow wooden box inlaid with shell, lapis lazuli, and red limestone, depicting scenes of war and peace.
24
The 'Lascaux Caves' in France are famous for containing:
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Paleolithic cave paintings
Lascaux contains some of the best-known Upper Paleolithic art, estimated to be 17,000 years old.
25
What is the 'Codex Gigas' also known as?
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The Devil's Bible
It is the largest extant medieval illuminated manuscript, nicknamed the Devil's Bible due to a large illustration of the devil within.
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The 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond was originally mined in:
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India
The Koh-i-Noor (Mountain of Light) was mined in the Kollur Mine in India.
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The 'Lycurgus Cup' is famous for:
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Changing color depending on the lighting (dichroic glass)
It is a 4th-century Roman glass cage cup that appears green when lit from the front and red when lit from behind.
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The 'Sutton Hoo' ship burial yielded the famous:
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Anglo-Saxon Helmet
The Sutton Hoo Helmet is the most iconic object from the Anglo-Saxon ship burial in Suffolk.
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The 'Nag Hammadi library' is a collection of texts associated with which tradition?
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Gnosticism
Discovered in Egypt in 1945, these texts provided a major reassessment of early Christian Gnosticism.
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Which document, sealed in 1215, is held in the British Library (among other locations)?
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Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is a royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England.