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 country was ruled by the 'Taliban' from 1996 to 2001?
Answer:
Afghanistan
The Taliban imposed a strict interpretation of Sharia law in Afghanistan until they were ousted by the US-led invasion in 2001.
2
The 'Red Guards' were a paramilitary student group in:
Answer:
China (Cultural Revolution)
Mobilized by Mao Zedong, the Red Guards were the radical youth who enforced the principles of the Cultural Revolution.
3
Who is the current Supreme Leader of North Korea (as of 2025)?
Answer:
Kim Jong-un
Kim Jong-un assumed leadership in 2011 following the death of his father, Kim Jong-il.
4
The 'Kushan Empire' was a major center for the spread of:
Answer:
Mahayana Buddhism
Under King Kanishka, the Kushan Empire played a crucial role in spreading Mahayana Buddhism to Central Asia and China via the Silk Road.
5
The 'Satyagraha' philosophy was developed by:
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
Satyagraha ('Truth Force' or 'Soul Force') was Gandhi's method of non-violent resistance to evil.
6
Which Japanese city was the first target of the atomic bomb?
Answer:
Hiroshima
On August 6, 1945, the US dropped the atomic bomb 'Little Boy' on Hiroshima.
7
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).
8
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.
9
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.
10
Which country was formerly known as 'East Pakistan'?
Answer:
Bangladesh
East Pakistan became the independent nation of Bangladesh following the Liberation War of 1971.