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
Which Nordic country has a unicameral parliament called the Storting?
Answer:
Norway
Norway's parliament is the Storting. While it used to divide into two sections for voting, it is now fully unicameral.
22
In the US, money bills (revenue) must originate in:
Answer:
The House of Representatives
The US Constitution requires that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives (the Lower House).
23
What is the name of the Unicameral legislature in Ukraine?
Answer:
Verkhovna Rada
The Verkhovna Rada is the unicameral parliament of Ukraine.
24
Brazil's National Congress is:
Answer:
Bicameral
Brazil has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate.
25
Which of these is a disadvantage of a unicameral system?
Answer:
It lacks a second opinion on legislation
A primary disadvantage is the lack of a second chamber to review, debate, and refine bills, which can lead to hasty legislation.
26
The National Assembly of France is the:
Answer:
Lower House
The National Assembly is the Lower House of the bicameral French Parliament, with the Senate being the Upper House.
27
In the UK, which chamber is unelected (appointed or hereditary)?
Answer:
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the unelected Upper House of the UK Parliament, consisting of appointed life peers and some hereditary peers.
28
Unicameral legislatures are most common in:
Answer:
Small, unitary states
Unicameralism is most common in small, unitary states where there is no need to balance the interests of different federal regions.
29
What is the legislature of Russia called?
Answer:
The Federal Assembly
The Federal Assembly is the bicameral legislature of the Russian Federation, consisting of the State Duma and the Federation Council.
30
Iran's legislative body, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, is:
Answer:
Unicameral
Iran's parliament (Majles) is a unicameral legislative body.