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 Treaty of Adrianople (1829) ended the war between:
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Russia and the Ottoman Empire
The Treaty of Adrianople ended the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–29, securing Greek autonomy and opening the straits to commerce.
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The Treaty of Nice (2001) aimed to:
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Reform the institutional structure of the EU
The Treaty of Nice amended the Maastricht Treaty and the Treaty of Rome to reform the institutional structure of the European Union for eastward expansion.
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The Antarctic Treaty System bans which activity on the continent?
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Mineral mining
The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (Madrid Protocol) bans all mining and mineral resource activity.
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The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (628 CE) was a pivotal agreement in the history of:
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Islam
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was a pivotal peace treaty between the Prophet Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe of Mecca.
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The Abraham Accords (2020) normalized relations between:
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Israel and UAE/Bahrain
The Abraham Accords were a series of joint normalization statements initially between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.
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The Treaty of Berlin (1878) revised the earlier:
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Treaty of San Stefano
The Treaty of Berlin revised the Treaty of San Stefano, reducing the gains of Russia and the size of the newly independent Bulgaria.
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The Treaty of Rastatt (1714) is associated with:
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War of the Spanish Succession
The Treaty of Rastatt was one of the treaties that ended the War of the Spanish Succession, specifically between France and Austria.
298
Which treaty established the border between the US and Canada at the 49th parallel?
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Oregon Treaty
The Oregon Treaty of 1846 set the U.S. and British North American border at the 49th parallel with the exception of Vancouver Island.
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The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) ended:
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The War of the Austrian Succession
The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ended the War of the Austrian Succession and restored the status quo ante bellum.
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The Treaty of Gulistan (1813) ended the war between:
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Russia and Persia (Iran)
The Treaty of Gulistan ended the Russo-Persian War (1804–1813), resulting in Persia ceding vast territories in the Caucasus to Russia.