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 Saint is associated with the tradition of women proposing on Leap Day?
Answer:
St. Brigid
Legend says St. Brigid complained to St. Patrick that women had to wait too long for suitors, leading to the designation of Leap Day for women to propose.
2
What is the longest possible gap between two leap years?
Answer:
8 years
Because century years like 1900 are not leap years, the gap between 1896 and 1904 was 8 years.
3
If you were born on Feb 29, 2000, how many 'actual' birthdays had you celebrated by Feb 29, 2016?
Answer:
4
The leap years were 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. That makes 4 actual birthdays (excluding the day of birth).
4
Which planet has a leap year that involves skipping days in a complex cycle?
Answer:
Mars
While 'leap year' is an Earth term, scientists have devised the Darian calendar for Mars which includes leap years to account for the Martian sol (day) vs year discrepancy.
5
Historically, what was the 'Ides of March'?
Answer:
March 15th
The Ides of March corresponds to March 15th, famous as the date Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC.
6
Which comic book superhero is famously given a Leap Day birthday?
Answer:
Superman
Superman's birthday is often celebrated on February 29 in DC Comics lore.
7
In the Northern Hemisphere, Leap Day occurs during which season?
Answer:
Winter
February 29 occurs in late winter in the Northern Hemisphere (meteorological winter ends Feb 28/29).
8
Which of these years will be the next leap year?
Answer:
2028
Since the last leap year was 2024, the next one will occur 4 years later, in 2028.
9
The 'Soviet Revolutionary Calendar' experimented with weeks of how many days?
Answer:
5 and 6 days
From 1929 to 1940, the Soviet Union experimented with 5-day and 6-day continuous work weeks to increase productivity and curb religious observance.
10
How many seconds are in a standard day?
Answer:
86,400
60 seconds x 60 minutes x 24 hours = 86,400 seconds.