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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
68541
The 'White Revolution' in India refers to the increase in production of:
Answer:
Milk
Led by Verghese Kurien ('Father of the White Revolution'), it transformed India into one of the world's largest milk producers (Operation Flood).
68542
Who was the founder of the 'Slave Dynasty' (Mamluk Dynasty) in India?
Answer:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a general of Muhammad Ghori, declared independence in 1206 and founded the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
68543
The 'Swadeshi Movement' was launched to protest:
Answer:
The Partition of Bengal (1905)
The movement encouraged the boycott of British goods and the use of Indian-made goods in response to Lord Curzon's partition of Bengal.
68544
Which country was formerly known as 'East Pakistan'?
Answer:
Bangladesh
East Pakistan became the independent nation of Bangladesh following the Liberation War of 1971.
68545
The 'Golden Triangle' is a region in Southeast Asia famous for:
Answer:
Opium production
The Golden Triangle is the area where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, historically a major hub for opium production.
68546
The 'Yellow River' is often called 'China's Sorrow' because of:
Answer:
Devastating floods
The Yellow River has historically flooded frequently and destructively, killing millions and changing course.
68547
Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?
Answer:
Nineveh
Nineveh was the flourishing capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, famous for its great library under Ashurbanipal.
68548
Who led the 'Salt March' to Dandi?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi led the 24-day march in 1930 to protest the British salt tax, a pivotal moment in the independence movement.
68549
The 'Korean War' ended in 1953 with:
Answer:
An armistice agreement
The fighting ended with an armistice (ceasefire), not a formal peace treaty, meaning the two Koreas are technically still at war.
68550
Which event in 1911 led to the end of imperial rule in China?
Answer:
Wuchang Uprising (Xinhai Revolution)
The Xinhai Revolution overthrew the Qing Dynasty and led to the establishment of the Republic of China.