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
41
The 'Diamond Sutra', the world's oldest dated printed book, is preserved in which library?
Answer:
The British Library
The British Library in London holds the Diamond Sutra, which bears a date equivalent to 868 AD, making it the earliest complete survival of a dated printed book.
42
In which country is the BiblioTheca Alexandrina, a modern commemoration of the ancient library, located?
Answer:
Egypt
The BiblioTheca Alexandrina stands in Alexandria, Egypt, near the site of the ancient library, serving as a major cultural center and library inaugurated in 2002.
43
Which library is known for its stunning 'Long Room'?
Answer:
Trinity College Library
The Long Room is the main chamber of the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin, stretching nearly 65 meters and filled with 200,000 of the library's oldest books.
44
The 'Codex Vaticanus', one of the oldest extant manuscripts of the Bible, is held in which library?
Answer:
The Vatican Library
The Codex Vaticanus is housed in the Vatican Library. It is one of the most important manuscripts for textual criticism of the Greek Bible.
45
Which library is considered the oldest continuously operating library in the world?
Answer:
Saint Catherine's Monastery Library
The library at Saint Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, is widely considered the oldest continuously operating library in existence.
46
What are the names of the two famous marble lions guarding the entrance of the New York Public Library?
Answer:
Patience and Fortitude
The lions were named 'Patience' and 'Fortitude' by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia during the Great Depression, believing these were the qualities New Yorkers needed to survive.
47
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of which prestigious university?
Answer:
University of Oxford
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
48
Which library houses the famous 'Book of Kells'?
Answer:
Trinity College Library
The Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland, is the home of the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament.
49
Where was the ancient Library of Alexandria, one of the most significant libraries of the ancient world, located?
Answer:
Egypt
The Great Library of Alexandria was located in Alexandria, Egypt. It was a major center of scholarship in the ancient world before its destruction.
50
Which library is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest library in the world by catalog size?
Answer:
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., is officially recognized as the largest library in the world, housing millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, and maps.