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 country was previously known as the Gold Coast and Ashanti?
Answer:
Ghana
Ghana is the modern name of the Gold Coast and Ashanti, British colonial territories unified and renamed in 1957 to honor the ancient Ghana Empire.
72
What is the current name of the country once called Togoland?
Answer:
Togo
Togo is the modern name of Togoland, a former German and later French/British colony, renamed upon independence in 1960.
73
Which city was formerly known as Funchal?
Answer:
Funchal
Funchal remains the name of the city in Madeira, Portugal; it has not changed, but historically, variant spellings like 'Funchal' were used.
74
What is the modern name of the city once called Truxillo?
Answer:
Trujillo
Trujillo is the current name of Truxillo, a Spanish colonial name for the Peruvian city, standardized to reflect local pronunciation.
75
Which country was previously known as the Bechuanaland Protectorate?
Answer:
Botswana
Botswana is the modern name of the Bechuanaland Protectorate, renamed upon independence in 1966, derived from the Tswana people.
76
What is the current name of the country once called the Solomon Islands Protectorate?
Answer:
Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is the modern name of the Solomon Islands Protectorate, a British colony, renamed upon independence in 1978.
77
Which city was formerly known as Königsberg?
Answer:
Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad is the modern name of Königsberg, a German city annexed by the Soviet Union in 1945, renamed after Soviet leader Mikhail Kalinin.
78
What is the modern name of the city once called Oporto?
Answer:
Porto
Porto is the current name of Oporto, a slight anglicization used historically, with the Portuguese name standardized for the city known for its port wine.
79
Which country was previously known as Northern Borneo?
Answer:
Brunei
Northern Borneo became part of Malaysia, specifically the states of Sabah and Sarawak, incorporated in 1963 after British colonial rule.
80
What is the current name of the country once called the Malay States?
Answer:
Malaysia
Malaysia is the modern name of the Malay States, a collection of British-protected states, unified and renamed upon independence in 1957.