All Categories MCQs
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General Description
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
68811
Who was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, known as Quaid-e-Azam, led the All-India Muslim League and founded Pakistan in 1947.
68812
The Battle of Sekigahara (1600) led to the establishment of:
Answer:
Tokugawa Shogunate
Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory at Sekigahara allowed him to unify Japan and establish the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled for over 250 years.
68813
Who is considered the 'Father of the Nation' in India?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi led India's non-violent independence movement against British rule and is officially honored as the Father of the Nation.
68814
Which dynasty built the 'Forbidden City' in Beijing?
Answer:
Ming Dynasty
The Forbidden City was constructed during the Ming Dynasty (early 15th century) under the Yongle Emperor.
68815
The 'Boxer Rebellion' in China was aimed against:
Answer:
Foreigners and Christians
The Boxer Rebellion (1899–1901) was an anti-imperialist, anti-foreign, and anti-Christian uprising in China.
68816
Who was the first President of Indonesia?
Answer:
Sukarno
Sukarno was the leader of the Indonesian independence movement against Dutch colonial rule and served as the first President of Indonesia from 1945 to 1967.
68817
The 'Indus Valley Civilization' is also known as:
Answer:
Harappan Civilization
The Indus Valley Civilization is often called the Harappan Civilization after Harappa, the first of its sites to be excavated in the 1920s.
68818
Saladin is famous for recapturing which city from the Crusaders in 1187?
Answer:
Jerusalem
Saladin (Salah ad-Din) was the Sultan of Egypt and Syria who defeated the Crusaders at the Battle of Hattin and recaptured Jerusalem.
68819
The 'Opium Wars' were fought between China and:
Answer:
Great Britain
The Opium Wars (1839–1842 and 1856–1860) were fought over British trade of opium in China and China's sovereignty, leading to the 'Century of Humiliation' for China.
68820
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
Answer:
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire in 322 BCE, uniting most of the Indian subcontinent under one administration.