All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
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
68191
Which Pacific island nation gained independence from Australia in 1975?
Answer:
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea gained full independence from Australian administration in 1975.
68192
Who founded the 'All India Muslim League'?
Answer:
Nawab Salimullah Khan
The Muslim League was founded in 1906 in Dhaka, primarily at the initiative of Nawab Salimullah Khan.
68193
The 'Year of Africa', where 17 nations gained independence, was:
Answer:
1960
1960 is celebrated as the Year of Africa because 17 African nations (mostly French colonies plus Nigeria and Somalia) achieved independence.
68194
Which revolutionary leader wrote 'History Will Absolve Me'?
Answer:
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro delivered this famous speech in his defense at trial after the Moncada Barracks attack, outlining his revolutionary goals.
68195
Which country was formerly known as 'British Honduras'?
Answer:
Belize
Belize was the last British colony on the American mainland, gaining independence in 1981.
68196
Who was the leader of the Libyan resistance against Italian colonization (1911-1931)?
Answer:
Omar al-Mukhtar
Omar al-Mukhtar, the 'Lion of the Desert', led the resistance against Italian colonization until his capture and execution.
68197
The 'Clapham Sect' is historically associated with which early freedom movement?
Answer:
Abolition of Slavery
The Clapham Sect was a group of social reformers in England who campaigned heavily for the abolition of the slave trade in the early 19th century.
68198
Which British Prime Minister presided over the independence of India?
Answer:
Clement Attlee
Clement Attlee's Labour government, elected in 1945, moved quickly to grant independence to India.
68199
The 'Biafran War' was a civil war fought to keep which country united?
Answer:
Nigeria
The Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) was fought to prevent the secession of the Biafra region.
68200
Who was the key leader of the 'Negritude' literary movement and first President of Senegal?
Answer:
Leopold Senghor
Leopold Senghor was a poet and politician who advocated for the celebration of African culture and heritage.