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
341
The Treaty of Rome (1957) established the:
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European Economic Community (EEC)
The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC), a major step toward European integration.
342
The Antarctic Treaty (1959) stipulates that Antarctica shall be used:
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For peaceful purposes only
The Antarctic Treaty sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, establishes freedom of scientific investigation, and bans military activity on the continent.
343
The Treaty of Shimonoseki (1895) ended the war between:
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China and Japan
The Treaty of Shimonoseki ended the First Sino-Japanese War, with China recognizing the independence of Korea and ceding Taiwan to Japan.
344
The Treaty of Verdun (843) divided which empire?
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The Carolingian Empire
The Treaty of Verdun divided the Carolingian Empire among the three sons of Louis the Pious, laying the foundations for modern France and Germany.
345
Which treaty officially dissolved the Soviet Union?
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Belovezha Accords
The Belovezha Accords (1991) declared the Soviet Union effectively dissolved and established the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
346
The Oslo Accords (1993) were a set of agreements between:
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Israel and the PLO
The Oslo Accords were a set of agreements between the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), aimed at achieving a peace treaty.
347
The Treaty of Waitangi (1840) is the founding document of which country?
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New Zealand
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed between representatives of the British Crown and Māori chiefs, and is considered the founding document of New Zealand.
348
The Lateran Treaty (1929) established the independence of:
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Vatican City
The Lateran Treaty between the Kingdom of Italy and the Holy See recognized Vatican City as an independent state.
349
The Treaty of Lisbon (2007) was designed to:
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Amend and streamline the EU's constitutional basis
The Treaty of Lisbon amended the two treaties which form the constitutional basis of the European Union (Maastricht and Rome) to make the EU more efficient.
350
Which agreement eliminated border controls between participating European countries?
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Schengen Agreement
The Schengen Agreement (1985) led to the creation of Europe's Schengen Area, in which internal border checks have largely been abolished.