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
51
The Simla Agreement between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi was signed in:
Answer:
1972
The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, following the 1971 war, to define the Line of Control in Kashmir and normalize relations.
52
When was the Tashkent Declaration signed between Pakistan and India?
Answer:
1966
The Tashkent Declaration was signed on January 10, 1966, to resolve the aftermath of the 1965 war.
53
The Third June Plan, which announced the partition of India, was announced in:
Answer:
1947
The 3rd June Plan (Mountbatten Plan) was announced on June 3, 1947, laying out the procedure for the partition of British India.
54
When did the Cabinet Mission arrive in India?
Answer:
1946
The Cabinet Mission arrived in India in March 1946 to discuss the transfer of power and the formation of an interim government.
55
The Simla Conference to discuss the Wavell Plan was held in:
Answer:
1945
The Simla Conference was held in June 1945 to discuss the Wavell Plan for Indian self-government, but it failed due to disagreements between the Congress and the Muslim League.
56
In which year was the 'Quit India Movement' launched by Gandhi?
Answer:
1942
The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India.
57
The Bolshevik Revolution (Russian Revolution) took place in:
Answer:
1917
The Bolshevik Revolution, led by Lenin, occurred in 1917, leading to the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy and the rise of the Soviet Union.
58
Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in:
Answer:
1498
The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut, India, in 1498, discovering the direct sea route from Europe to Asia.
59
In which year did Qutb-ud-din Aibak establish the Slave Dynasty (Delhi Sultanate)?
Answer:
1206
Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Delhi Sultanate and the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty in 1206 after the death of Muhammad Ghori.
60
The Second Battle of Tarain, where Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad Ghori, occurred in:
Answer:
1192
The Second Battle of Tarain was fought in 1192. Muhammad Ghori's victory laid the foundation for Muslim rule in Delhi.