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
Which bird with a distinctive call lays its eggs in other birds’ nests?
Answer:
Many cuckoos are brood parasites, offloading parental care onto host species. Their chicks often eject host eggs to monopolize food. The call “cuck-oo” is a classic spring sound in Europe.
72
Which English Romantic poet wrote *Endymion*?
Answer:
Keats’s *Endymion* opens with the line “A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.” It explores myth and idealized beauty. Wordsworth and Shakespeare wrote in different eras and styles.
73
Which continent encompasses the land around the South Pole?
Answer:
Antarctica is Earth’s southernmost continent, covered by massive ice sheets. It is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System. No indigenous human population exists there.
74
On a standard dartboard, what number lies between 5 and 1?
Answer:
The top of a standard board places 20 between 5 (left) and 1 (right). The numbering discourages random high scoring by alternating high/low wedges. Memorizing the ring helps checkout strategy.
75
A “hairstreak” is what kind of creature?
Answer:
Hairstreaks are small butterflies in the family Lycaenidae, often with thin tail-like extensions on hindwings. Many mimic antennae to misdirect predators. They’re common in temperate regions.
76
Which U.S. president was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth?
Answer:
Lincoln was shot at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, dying the next morning. Booth was a Confederate sympathizer and actor. The other names are not U.S. presidents.
77
Who wrote *Arms and the Man* and *Man and Superman*?
Answer:
Shaw, an Irish playwright, mixed wit with social critique. *Arms and the Man* satirizes romantic views of war; *Man and Superman* toys with philosophy and the “Life Force.” Wordsworth was a Romantic poet, not a dramatist.
78
The “Flathead Lake Monster” is a legend from which U.S. state?
Answer:
Folklore places a serpentine creature in Flathead Lake, Montana. Like Loch Ness’s “Nessie,” it’s a regional cryptid tale. No scientific evidence supports the sightings.
79
Which country is the most visited by international tourists?
Answer:
France regularly tops global arrivals thanks to Paris, the Riviera, wine regions, and cultural heritage. Numbers vary year-to-year, but France stays at or near #1. Spain and the U.S. are frequent runners-up.
80
In snooker, which ball is worth three points?
Answer:
Snooker color values: Yellow 2, Green 3, Brown 4, Blue 5, Pink 6, Black 7; reds are 1. Colors are re-spotted until all reds are cleared. This value system anchors break-building strategy.