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
In the 'Odyssey', how long did it take Odysseus to return home after the Trojan War?
Answer:
10 years
The Trojan War lasted 10 years, and it took Odysseus another 10 years to journey home to Ithaca, making his total absence 20 years.
2
Who wrote 'The Pilgrim's Progress', a Christian allegory?
Answer:
John Bunyan
John Bunyan wrote 'The Pilgrim's Progress' in 1678. It is one of the most significant works of religious English literature.
3
Which of these is NOT one of the four Gospels?
Answer:
Peter
The four canonical Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. There is a 'Gospel of Peter', but it is considered apocryphal (non-canonical).
4
The 'Egyptian Book of the Dead' was primarily used for:
Answer:
Guiding the deceased through the afterlife
The Book of the Dead consists of magic spells intended to assist a dead person's journey through the Duat (underworld) and into the afterlife.
5
'Dasam Granth' is a religious text associated with which Guru?
Answer:
Guru Gobind Singh
The Dasam Granth is a scripture of Sikhism containing texts composed by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
6
Which Greek dramatist wrote 'Oedipus Rex'?
Answer:
Sophocles
Sophocles wrote 'Oedipus Rex', an Athenian tragedy that is considered one of the masterpieces of ancient Greek literature.
7
The 'Hadith' in Islam refers to:
Answer:
The sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad
Hadith refers to the record of the words, actions, and the silent approvals of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
8
The 'Sundiata Keita' epic belongs to which empire?
Answer:
Mali Empire
The Epic of Sundiata recounts the story of Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire. It is a key text in West African oral tradition (Griot tradition).
9
What is the name of the final book of the New Testament?
Answer:
Revelation
The Book of Revelation (or The Apocalypse of John) is the final book of the New Testament, describing prophetic visions of the end times.
10
The 'Agamas' are the sacred texts of which religion?
Answer:
Jainism
The Agamas are the canonical texts of Jainism based on the teachings of Mahavira.