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
1
Which library is located at the base of the Space Needle (nearby)?
Answer:
Seattle Central Library
While not directly at the base, the Seattle Central Library is the major landmark library in downtown Seattle, located near the Space Needle.
2
The 'Wiblingen Abbey Library' in Germany is famous for what artistic feature?
Answer:
Ceiling frescoes and Rococo statues
The Wiblingen Abbey Library is renowned for its lavish Rococo interior, featuring intricate ceiling frescoes and statues.
3
Which ancient library was discovered at Herculaneum?
Answer:
Villa of the Papyri
The Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum contained a library of papyrus scrolls that were carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
4
The 'Mortlock Wing' is a famous section of which library?
Answer:
State Library of South Australia
The Mortlock Wing is a historically significant and architecturally stunning wing of the State Library of South Australia in Adelaide.
5
Which library system has the highest number of visitors annually in the US?
Answer:
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library system consistently records the highest number of annual visitors among US library systems.
6
The 'Real Gabinete Português de Leitura' is a famous library located in which country?
Answer:
Brazil
The Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading) is a stunning library located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
7
Which library is home to the 'Codex Leicester' by Leonardo da Vinci (often displayed there)?
Answer:
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (often loans to libraries)
Bill Gates owns the Codex Leicester. While not a public library itself, it is often associated with his collection and loaned to museums and libraries.
8
Who founded the first lending library in America?
Answer:
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin founded the Library Company of Philadelphia in 1731, which became the first subscription lending library in America.
9
The 'Biblioteca Joanina' is a Baroque library located at which university?
Answer:
University of Coimbra
The Biblioteca Joanina is a famous Baroque library located at the University of Coimbra in Portugal.
10
Which library houses the Gutenberg Bible, one of the first books printed in Europe?
Answer:
Several libraries, including the British Library and Library of Congress
Approximately 49 copies of the Gutenberg Bible survive, and they are held in various prestigious libraries worldwide, including the British Library, Library of Congress, and BnF.