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
291
Which empire was known as the 'Gunpowder Empires' alongside the Ottomans and Safavids?
Answer:
Mughal Empire
The Mughals, Safavids, and Ottomans are collectively known as the Gunpowder Empires because they successfully utilized gunpowder weapons to establish and maintain their dominance.
292
The 'Long March' (1934-1935) is a significant event in the history of:
Answer:
China
The Long March was a military retreat undertaken by the Red Army of the Communist Party of China to evade the pursuit of the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party) army.
293
Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
Answer:
Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, was the first and only female Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and 1980 to 1984.
294
Which Japanese warrior class adhered to the code of Bushido?
Answer:
Samurai
The Samurai were the hereditary military nobility of medieval and early-modern Japan who followed Bushido, a strict code of ethics emphasizing honor, courage, and loyalty.
295
The Battle of Plassey (1757) established British dominance in which region?
Answer:
Bengal (India)
The British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, paving the way for British rule in India.
296
Cyrus the Great was the founder of which empire?
Answer:
Achaemenid Empire (Persia)
Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE, creating the largest empire the world had seen up to that time, known for its tolerance of diverse cultures.
297
The 'Silk Road' primarily connected China with:
Answer:
The Mediterranean and Europe
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods (like silk), culture, and ideas between China and the Mediterranean.
298
Who led the Communist Party of China to victory in the Chinese Civil War?
Answer:
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong was the chairman of the Communist Party of China and proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
299
Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, is located in:
Answer:
Cambodia
Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in present-day Cambodia, originally as a Hindu temple, later transforming into a Buddhist temple.
300
The 'Code of Hammurabi' is one of the earliest legal codes from which civilization?
Answer:
Babylonia (Mesopotamia)
Hammurabi was the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty. His code is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world.