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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Which Hindu deity is known as the 'Remover of Obstacles' and has an elephant head?
Answer:
Ganesha
Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is worshipped as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and wisdom.
32
What dietary law do Jewish people follow?
Answer:
Kosher
Kashrut is the set of religious requirements for the diet of Jews; food that may be consumed according to halakha (law) is termed Kosher.
33
Who was the tenth and final human Guru of the Sikhs?
Answer:
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Sikh Guru, who founded the Khalsa and finalized the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru.
34
The 'Lotus Sutra' is a key text in which tradition?
Answer:
Mahayana Buddhism
The Lotus Sutra is one of the most popular and influential Mahayana sutras, teaching that all people can attain Buddhahood.
35
Which religion worships the 'Fire' as a symbol of purity?
Answer:
Zoroastrianism
In Zoroastrianism, fire (Atar) and water (Aban) are agents of ritual purity, and fire is worshipped as the son of Ahura Mazda.
36
In Buddhism, what is a 'Bodhisattva'?
Answer:
A being seeking enlightenment for the benefit of all
In Mahayana Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is a person who is able to reach nirvana but delays doing so out of compassion in order to save suffering beings.
37
What is the name of the month of fasting in Islam?
Answer:
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm), prayer, reflection, and community.
38
Who is the most important prophet in Judaism?
Answer:
Moses
While Abraham is the father of the Jewish people, Moses is considered the most important prophet because he received the Torah from God.
39
Which religion practices the sacrament of 'Baptism'?
Answer:
Christianity
Baptism is a Christian sacrament of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into Christianity.
40
The 'Dao De Jing' (Tao Te Ching) is the fundamental text of:
Answer:
Taoism
The Tao Te Ching is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism, traditionally credited to the sage Laozi.