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 Nobel laureate in Literature is associated with the epic poem 'The Waste Land'?
Answer:
T.S. Eliot
T.S. Eliot, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948, wrote the modernist poem 'The Waste Land'.
2
Which laureate’s work 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is often considered a landmark of magical realism?
Answer:
Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez, Nobel laureate in 1982, wrote 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', a key text of magical realism.
3
Which Norwegian writer known for experimental prose received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023?
Answer:
Jon Fosse
Jon Fosse, a Norwegian playwright and novelist, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023 for his innovative plays and prose.
4
Which American poet received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020?
Answer:
Louise Glück
Louise Glück was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020 for her unmistakable poetic voice that makes individual existence universal.
5
Which Austrian writer received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2019?
Answer:
Peter Handke
Peter Handke was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2019 for his influential work in drama and prose.
6
Which Polish author received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2018 (awarded in 2019)?
Answer:
Olga Tokarczuk
Olga Tokarczuk received the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2018, announced together with the 2019 prize.
7
Which British novelist of Japanese origin received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2017?
Answer:
Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro, born in Japan and raised in Britain, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2017.
8
Which Belarusian writer of oral history received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015?
Answer:
Svetlana Alexievich
Svetlana Alexievich, known for documentary-style works on Soviet and post-Soviet life, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015.
9
Which French novelist received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2014 for 'the art of memory'?
Answer:
Patrick Modiano
Patrick Modiano won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2014 for his exploration of memory, identity, and loss.
10
Which Chinese writer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2012?
Answer:
Mo Yan
Mo Yan, known for novels such as 'Red Sorghum', received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2012.