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
331
Which country was previously known as Turkmenia before becoming Turkmenistan?
Answer:
Turkmenistan
Turkmenia was renamed Turkmenistan in 1991 upon independence, adopting a name reflecting the Turkmen people’s identity and post-Soviet sovereignty.
332
What is the geographical surname for Indonesia, known as the 'Land of Thousands Islands'?
Answer:
Land of Thousands Islands
Indonesia is nicknamed the 'Land of Thousands Islands' for its vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands, defining its maritime culture and geography.
333
Which city in Tajikistan was formerly called Leninabad before becoming Khudzhand?
Answer:
Khudzhand
Leninabad was renamed Khudzhand in 1991, reverting to its historical name to reflect Tajik heritage and distance the city from Soviet-era naming.
334
What is the modern name of the country once known as Spanish Guinea?
Answer:
Equatorial Guinea
Spanish Guinea was renamed Equatorial Guinea on October 12, 1968, upon independence, reflecting its location near the equator and its African identity.
335
Which country is referred to as the 'Land of the Morning Calm' in geographical surnames?
Answer:
Korea
Korea is nicknamed the 'Land of the Morning Calm' for its serene landscapes and historical tranquility, a poetic name often associated with South Korea.
336
What is the current name of the city once known as Campbellpur in Pakistan?
Answer:
Attock
Campbellpur was renamed Attock in 1978, reverting to a name tied to its historical and geographical significance along the Indus River, shedding colonial ties.
337
Which country was previously known as South-West Africa before becoming Namibia?
Answer:
Namibia
South-West Africa was renamed Namibia in 1968, formalized at independence in 1990, deriving its name from the Namib Desert to reflect indigenous identity.
338
What is the geographical surname for Bahrain, known as the 'Isle of Pearls'?
Answer:
Isle of Pearls
Bahrain is nicknamed the 'Isle of Pearls' for its historical pearl-diving industry, which was a cornerstone of its economy before the oil era.
339
Which city in Nigeria was formerly called Lagos before becoming Abuja?
Answer:
Abuja
Lagos was replaced by Abuja as Nigeria’s capital in 1992, with Abuja built as a planned city to serve as a neutral administrative center, though Lagos retains its historical name.
340
What is the modern name of the country once known as Najd and Hejaz?
Answer:
Saudi Arabia
Najd and Hejaz were unified as Saudi Arabia on September 21, 1932, under King Abdulaziz, adopting the Al Saud family name to signify national unity.