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
81
The 'Shahnameh' (Book of Kings) is the national epic of which country?
Answer:
Iran (Persia)
Written by the poet Ferdowsi around 1000 CE, the 'Shahnameh' tells the mythical and historical past of the Persian Empire.
82
Which French author wrote 'Les Misérables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'?
Answer:
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement, famous for these two monumental novels.
83
Who is the author of the epic poem 'The Divine Comedy'?
Answer:
Dante Alighieri
'The Divine Comedy' is an Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, widely considered one of the greatest works of world literature.
84
The dystopian novel '1984' was written by:
Answer:
George Orwell
George Orwell's '1984' describes a totalitarian future society characterized by government surveillance and propaganda.
85
Who wrote 'Don Quixote', often cited as the first modern novel?
Answer:
Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes was a Spanish writer whose novel 'Don Quixote' (published in two parts, 1605 and 1615) is a founding work of Western literature.
86
Which literary period emphasizes emotion, individualism, and nature, as seen in the works of Wordsworth and Keats?
Answer:
Romanticism
Romanticism was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe toward the end of the 18th century.
87
The play 'Romeo and Juliet' was written by:
Answer:
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare, often called England's national poet, wrote 'Romeo and Juliet' early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers.
88
Who is the author of the 'Harry Potter' series?
Answer:
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling wrote the seven-volume Harry Potter fantasy series, which became a global phenomenon.
89
Which Chinese classic novel details the decline of the Jia family and features the character Jia Baoyu?
Answer:
Dream of the Red Chamber
'Dream of the Red Chamber', written by Cao Xueqin in the 18th century, is considered one of China's Four Great Classical Novels.
90
The character 'Sherlock Holmes' was created by which author?
Answer:
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician who created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887.