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
91
Which Moroccan scholar and explorer is known for his extensive travels throughout the Islamic world in the 14th century?
Answer:
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta traveled more than any other explorer in pre-modern history, covering approximately 117,000 km across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
92
Which explorer is credited with discovering the 'New World' in 1492 while looking for a westward route to Asia?
Answer:
Christopher Columbus
Columbus's voyages across the Atlantic Ocean initiated the European exploration and colonization of the Americas.
93
Who was the first European to reach India by sea, linking Europe and Asia for the first time by ocean route?
Answer:
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut, India, in 1498, opening the way for an age of global imperialism and for the Portuguese to establish a long-lasting colonial empire in Asia.
94
Which Italian explorer traveled to China and served in the court of Kublai Khan?
Answer:
Marco Polo
Marco Polo's travels are recorded in 'The Travels of Marco Polo', which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China.
95
Who was the first person to lead an expedition that successfully circumnavigated the globe?
Answer:
Ferdinand Magellan
Magellan organized the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth, though he died in the Philippines during the voyage.