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
21
The 'Fields Medal' is often described as the Nobel Prize of which subject?
Answer:
Mathematics
The Fields Medal is a prize awarded to two, three, or four mathematicians under 40 years of age and is regarded as one of the highest honors in mathematics.
22
Which country awards the 'Order of the Aztec Eagle' to foreigners?
Answer:
Mexico
The Order of the Aztec Eagle is the highest Mexican order awarded to foreigners in the country.
23
The 'Templeton Prize' is an international award given for contributions to:
Answer:
Life's Spiritual Dimension
The Templeton Prize honors individuals whose exemplary achievements advance Sir John Templeton's philanthropic vision: harnessing the power of the sciences to explore the deepest questions of the universe and humankind’s place and purpose within it.
24
The 'Nishan-e-Imtiaz' is an award given in Pakistan for excellence in which fields?
Answer:
Both Military and Civilian
Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence) is one of the highest honours given by the Government of Pakistan to both military and civilian personnel.
25
Which of these is NOT a category of the Nobel Prize?
Answer:
Mathematics
There is no Nobel Prize for Mathematics. The categories are Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.
26
The 'Order of St. Andrew' is the highest civilian order of which country?
Answer:
Russia
The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called is the highest order of the Russian Federation.
27
What is the highest military award of Australia?
Answer:
Victoria Cross for Australia
The Victoria Cross for Australia is the highest award in the Australian Honours System, superseding the British Victoria Cross for Australians.
28
Who is the only person to have been awarded the Nobel Prize in both Physics and Chemistry?
Answer:
Marie Curie
Marie Curie was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes, and the only person to win in two different scientific fields: Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911).
29
The 'Hero of the Russian Federation' is the highest honorary title of which country?
Answer:
Russia
Hero of the Russian Federation is the highest honorary title of the Russian Federation, awarded for service to the Russian state and nation.
30
What is the highest civilian award of Bangladesh?
Answer:
Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak)
The Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) is the highest civilian award of Bangladesh.