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
The 'Bicycle' is the election symbol of which Indian political party?
Answer:
Samajwadi Party
The Bicycle is the election symbol of the Samajwadi Party (SP), a major party in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
2
Which UK political party was in a coalition government with the Conservatives from 2010 to 2015?
Answer:
Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats, led by Nick Clegg, formed a coalition government with David Cameron's Conservative Party from 2010 to 2015.
3
Which political party controls the presidency in Syria?
Answer:
Ba'ath Party
The Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party has governed Syria since 1963, currently led by Bashar al-Assad.
4
The 'Tea Party' was a movement within which US political party?
Answer:
Republican Party
The Tea Party was a fiscally conservative political movement within the Republican Party that emerged in 2009.
5
What does the 'D' stand for in the German party FDP?
Answer:
Demokratische
FDP stands for Freie Demokratische Partei (Free Democratic Party).
6
Which party in India is currently led by Mallikarjun Kharge (as of 2024)?
Answer:
Indian National Congress
Mallikarjun Kharge is the President of the Indian National Congress (INC).
7
In which country is the 'Fatah' party a major political faction?
Answer:
Palestine
Fatah is a major Palestinian nationalist political party and the largest faction of the PLO.
8
Which Spanish political party is the traditional center-left socialist party?
Answer:
PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party)
The PSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Español) is the main center-left party in Spain.
9
Who was the first Republican President of the United States?
Answer:
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, elected in 1860, was the first President from the Republican Party.
10
The 'Lion' is the election symbol of which Pakistani political party?
Answer:
PML-N
The Lion (Sher) is the election symbol of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).