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
68451
What was the main purpose of Trade Unions?
Answer:
To improve working conditions and wages
Workers formed unions to collectively bargain with employers for better pay, shorter hours, and safer working conditions.
68452
The 'Proletariat' refers to which social class?
Answer:
The Working Class
In Marxist theory, the proletariat is the class of wage-earners who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor.
68453
Who patented the telephone in 1876?
Answer:
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876, revolutionizing personal communication.
68454
Which country became Germany's main industrial rival in Europe by the late 19th century?
Answer:
Great Britain
After unification in 1871, Germany industrialized rapidly, challenging Great Britain's economic and industrial dominance.
68455
The concept of 'interchangeable parts' was popularized by:
Answer:
Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney popularized interchangeable parts for muskets, a concept that became the foundation of modern mass production.
68456
Which canal, opened in 1869, significantly shortened the route between Europe and Asia?
Answer:
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, eliminating the need for ships to sail around Africa to reach Asia.
68457
Who invented the dynamo, which generates electricity?
Answer:
Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday discovered the principle of electromagnetic induction and built the first dynamo (electric generator) in 1831.
68458
The 'Second Industrial Revolution' (late 19th century) is characterized by the use of:
Answer:
Electricity, Steel, and Chemicals
While the First Industrial Revolution focused on steam and textiles, the Second (c. 1870-1914) focused on steel, electricity, chemicals, and petroleum.
68459
Who invented the seed drill, which improved agricultural efficiency?
Answer:
Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull invented the seed drill in 1701, allowing seeds to be planted in rows at specific depths rather than being scattered by hand.
68460
What is a 'Tenement'?
Answer:
A crowded, run-down apartment building
Tenements were low-rise apartment buildings in industrial cities where the working class lived in cramped, unsanitary conditions.