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 religion originated in Persia (modern-day Iran)?
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Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, founded by the Prophet Zoroaster in ancient Persia.
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The 'Tripitaka' or 'Three Baskets' is the standard collection of scriptures for:
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Theravada Buddhism
The Tripitaka (Pali Canon) is the standard collection of scriptures in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.
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Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church?
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Peter
According to Catholic tradition, Saint Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Bishop of Rome (Pope).
74
Which of these is the Jewish New Year?
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Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days.
75
What does the word 'Islam' mean in Arabic?
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Peace and Submission
Islam is derived from the Arabic root 's-l-m', which means peace and submission (to the will of God).
76
In which religion is the cow considered sacred?
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Hinduism
In Hinduism, the cow is revered as a symbol of life and the earth and is considered sacred; many Hindus abstain from eating beef.
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The 'Golden Temple' (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest site for:
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Sikhs
The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, is the preeminent spiritual site of Sikhism.
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Which religion is monotheistic but believes that God has no form, gender, or time?
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Sikhism
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that believes in 'Ik Onkar', the One Supreme Reality, which is formless, timeless, and genderless.
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The 'Four Noble Truths' are a key teaching of:
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Buddhism
The Four Noble Truths contain the essence of the Buddha's teachings regarding the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation.
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Which religion relies on the 'Analects' as a major text?
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Confucianism
The Analects is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries.