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
Banabhatta served as the Asthana Kavi (Court Poet) to which Emperor?
Answer:
Harshavardhana
Banabhatta wrote the 'Harshacharita' (biography of Harsha) and the novel 'Kadambari'.
72
Suetonius is best known for 'The Twelve Caesars', which is:
Answer:
A set of biographies of the first Roman emperors
Suetonius provides scandalous and detailed accounts of the emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian.
73
Which Greek comedy portrays women going on a sex strike to end the Peloponnesian War?
Answer:
Lysistrata
Aristophanes' 'Lysistrata' is a comic account of one woman's extraordinary mission to end the Peloponnesian War.
74
Cao Cao, a warlord of the late Han Dynasty, is also remembered as:
Answer:
A distinguished poet
Cao Cao wrote in the Jian'an style, contributing significantly to poetry with works like 'Short Song Style'.
75
The 'Liezi' is a Taoist text best known for which parable?
Answer:
The Foolish Old Man Removes the Mountains
This story illustrates the power of perseverance and was famously quoted by Mao Zedong in the 20th century.
76
Who was the famous female poet of the Abbasid era, known for her love poetry and relationship with Ibn Zaydun?
Answer:
Wallada bint al-Mustakfi
Wallada was an Andalusian princess and poet who hosted a famous literary salon in Cordoba.
77
In Arabic literature, 'Saj' refers to:
Answer:
Rhymed Prose
Saj is a literary style characterized by rhythm and rhyme but without the strict meter of poetry, used in the Quran and Maqamat.
78
The 'Naishadha Charita' by Sriharsha is considered one of the five Great Epics (Mahakavya) of Sanskrit and tells the story of:
Answer:
Nala and Damayanti
It is a highly ornate poem known for its complexity, wordplay, and detailed description of the romance between Nala and Damayanti.
79
Which ancient Sanskrit collection of stories is narrated by a Vetala (spirit/vampire) to King Vikramaditya?
Answer:
Baital Pachisi
These tales involve riddles that the King must answer, showcasing wit and moral judgment.
80
The 'Pharsalia' (Civil War) is an unfinished epic by which Roman poet?
Answer:
Lucan
Lucan's epic tells the story of the civil war between Caesar and Pompey, notable for lacking the intervention of gods.