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
1
Which companion is known as 'Amin-ul-Ummah' (Trustee of the Nation)?
Answer:
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah (RA)
The Prophet (PBUH) stated, 'Every nation has a trustee (Amin), and the trustee of this Ummah is Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah.'
2
Who was the first child born to the Muhajireen in Madina after Hijra?
Answer:
Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (RA)
Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) was the first child born to the emigrants (Muhajireen) in Madina, dispelling rumors that the Jews had cursed them to be barren.
3
The 'Khilafat Movement' in India (1919) was launched to protect:
Answer:
Ottoman Caliphate
The Khilafat Movement was a political campaign by Muslims in British India to protect the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I.
4
Which country has the largest Muslim population in the world?
Answer:
Indonesia
Indonesia holds the largest Muslim population globally.
5
Who was the architect of the 'Blue Mosque' (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) in Istanbul?
Answer:
Sedefkar Mehmed Agha
Sedefkar Mehmed Agha, a student of the famous Mimar Sinan, designed the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque).
6
In which year did the 'Event of Mubahala' take place?
Answer:
9 AH
The event of Mubahala, a debate between the Prophet (PBUH) and the Christians of Najran, took place in 9 AH.
7
Which Islamic sect was founded by Hasan-i-Sabbah?
Answer:
Nizari Ismaili (Assassins)
Hasan-i-Sabbah founded the Order of Assassins (Hashshashin) and operated from the fortress of Alamut.
8
The 'Battle of Tours' (732 AD), which halted Muslim expansion into France, was fought by:
Answer:
Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi
Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi led the Muslim forces and was martyred at the Battle of Tours (also known as Battle of Poitiers) against Charles Martel.
9
Who is known as the 'Poet of the Prophet' (Shair-e-Rasool)?
Answer:
Hassan bin Thabit (RA)
Hassan bin Thabit (RA) used his poetry to defend the Prophet (PBUH) and Islam against the satire of the Quraish.
10
Which structure is the 'First Mosque of Islam'?
Answer:
Masjid Quba
Masjid Quba was the first mosque built by the Prophet (PBUH) upon his arrival in Madina during the Hijra.