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
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Which planet did the Viking 1 probe land on in 1976?
Answer:
Mars
Viking 1 became the first US spacecraft to successfully land on Mars and perform its mission, searching for signs of life.
22
What was the name of the prototype Space Shuttle used for atmospheric flight tests but never went to space?
Answer:
Enterprise
Space Shuttle Enterprise was a test vehicle used for approach and landing tests in 1977; it lacked engines and a heat shield for orbit.
23
Which space agency launched the 'Hayabusa' missions to collect samples from asteroids?
Answer:
JAXA
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully returned asteroid samples with both the Hayabusa and Hayabusa2 missions.
24
The Lunar Roving Vehicle (Moon Buggy) was first used on which mission?
Answer:
Apollo 15
Apollo 15 was the first of the 'J-missions' and the first to carry the Lunar Roving Vehicle to extend the range of surface exploration.
25
Which mission captured the first-ever image of a black hole?
Answer:
Event Horizon Telescope
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a global network of radio telescopes, captured the first image of the black hole in galaxy M87 in 2019.
26
Who was the architect of the Saturn V rocket and a key figure in the US space program?
Answer:
Wernher von Braun
Wernher von Braun was a German-American aerospace engineer who served as the chief architect of the Saturn V rocket.
27
What is the name of the massive next-generation rocket being developed by SpaceX for Mars colonization?
Answer:
Starship
Starship is a fully reusable, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX specifically for interplanetary travel.
28
Which US Space Shuttle was destroyed during launch in 1986?
Answer:
Challenger
The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986, resulting in the death of all seven crew members.
29
The 'Eagle' was the name of the Lunar Module for which mission?
Answer:
Apollo 11
The Lunar Module that carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the surface was named 'Eagle' (famous for 'The Eagle has landed').
30
Which moon of Jupiter is a primary target for finding life due to its subsurface ocean?
Answer:
Europa
Europa is believed to have a vast ocean of liquid water beneath its icy crust, making it one of the most promising places to look for extraterrestrial life.