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
Which Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits and surrealist style?
Answer:
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo used her art to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society.
82
Who wrote 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy?
Answer:
J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien is considered the father of modern fantasy literature, creating the vast world of Middle-earth.
83
Who sculpted 'The Thinker'?
Answer:
Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin created 'The Thinker', a bronze sculpture of a nude male figure sitting on a rock, often used to represent philosophy.
84
Who is the author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
Answer:
Harper Lee
Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel deals with serious issues of rape and racial inequality through the eyes of a child.
85
Who wrote the dystopian novel '1984'?
Answer:
George Orwell
George Orwell's '1984' introduced concepts like Big Brother and Newspeak, serving as a warning against totalitarianism.
86
Who painted 'The Scream', a famous expressionist work?
Answer:
Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter, created 'The Scream' in 1893, symbolizing the anxiety of the modern human condition.
87
Who is the author of 'The Great Gatsby'?
Answer:
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel captures the essence of the Jazz Age in America and the disillusionment of the American Dream.
88
Who wrote 'Pride and Prejudice'?
Answer:
Jane Austen
Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' (1813) is a classic novel exploring themes of love, reputation, and class in Georgian England.
89
Which Spanish artist is known as the co-founder of Cubism and painted 'Guernica'?
Answer:
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso was a dominant figure in 20th-century art, co-founding Cubism and creating the anti-war mural 'Guernica'.
90
Who wrote the epic novel 'War and Peace'?
Answer:
Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' is a literary masterpiece that chronicles the history of the French invasion of Russia and its impact on Tsarist society.