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
71
Who was the legendary Viking leader said to have raided England and France in the 9th century?
Answer:
Ragnar Lothbrok
Ragnar is a semi-legendary hero whose sons led the Great Heathen Army that invaded England.
72
Which general of Genghis Khan is credited with conquering more territory than any other commander in history?
Answer:
Subutai
Subutai directed more than 20 campaigns and won 65 pitched battles, orchestrating the Mongol invasion of Europe.
73
Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire in India, known for his guerrilla warfare tactics against the Mughals?
Answer:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Shivaji carved out an enclave from the declining Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire.
74
Who led the Muslim conquest of Spain (Al-Andalus) in 711 AD?
Answer:
Tariq ibn Ziyad
Tariq ibn Ziyad led the Berber army across the strait (now named Gibraltar, 'Jabal Tariq') to defeat the Visigoths.
75
Which Prussian King is known for his military genius and expanding Prussia's territory in the 18th century?
Answer:
Frederick the Great (Frederick II)
Frederick II was a brilliant tactician who won victories against larger armies (like at Rossbach and Leuthen) and established Prussia as a major power.
76
Who was the daimyo who unified Japan in the late 16th century, ending the Sengoku period?
Answer:
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi succeeded Oda Nobunaga and completed the unification of Japan, though his invasions of Korea ultimately failed.
77
Which Mauryan Emperor conquered Kalinga but then renounced violence to embrace Buddhism?
Answer:
Ashoka the Great
After the bloody Kalinga War, Ashoka turned to 'Dhamma-Vijaya' (conquest by righteousness) and spread Buddhism across Asia.
78
Who was the 'Lion of the North', the Swedish King who made Sweden a great power during the Thirty Years' War?
Answer:
Gustavus Adolphus
Gustavus Adolphus is considered the father of modern warfare for his innovative use of combined arms (infantry, cavalry, artillery).
79
Which ancient Egyptian Pharaoh is often called the 'Napoleon of Egypt' for his expansive military campaigns?
Answer:
Thutmose III
Thutmose III conducted 17 campaigns and never lost a battle, expanding the Egyptian Empire to its largest extent.
80
Who was the Persian conqueror known as the 'Napoleon of Persia' who invaded Mughal India and sacked Delhi in 1739?
Answer:
Nader Shah
Nader Shah was a brilliant military strategist who restored Persian power and carried away the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor diamond from India.