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 Christian denomination was founded by King Henry VIII?
Answer:
Anglicanism
The Church of England (Anglicanism) was established when King Henry VIII separated from the Roman Catholic Church in 1534.
2
Who is the deity of destruction in Hinduism?
Answer:
Shiva
Shiva is known as 'The Destroyer' within the Trimurti, the triple deity of supreme divinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu.
3
Which religion believes in the 'Universal House of Justice' as its supreme governing institution?
Answer:
Bahá'í Faith
The Universal House of Justice is the nine-member supreme ruling body of the Bahá'í Faith, located in Haifa, Israel.
4
In Buddhism, what is 'Sangha'?
Answer:
The Buddhist community
The Sangha refers to the Buddhist community of monks, nuns, novices, and laity.
5
The 'Talmud' is a central text of:
Answer:
Judaism
The Talmud is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law (halakha) and Jewish theology.
6
What does 'Shinto' literally translate to?
Answer:
Way of the Gods
Shinto combines two kanji: 'shin' (gods or spirits) and 'to' (way or path), meaning 'The Way of the Gods'.
7
The 'Book of Mormon' is a sacred text for which group?
Answer:
Latter Day Saints
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement (Mormonism), which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets.
8
Which Hindu goddess is associated with wealth and prosperity?
Answer:
Lakshmi
Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and auspiciousness.
9
What is the name of the towers where Zoroastrians traditionally exposed their dead?
Answer:
Towers of Silence
A Tower of Silence (Dakhma) is a circular, raised structure used by Zoroastrians for exposure of the dead, to avoid contaminating the earth or fire.
10
In which city did the Protestant Reformation begin?
Answer:
Wittenberg
The Reformation is traditionally said to have begun in Wittenberg, Germany, when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses in 1517.