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
Who was the founder of the 'Foursquare Church' and a famous American evangelist in the 1920s?
Answer:
Aimee Semple McPherson
Sister Aimee was a media celebrity and pioneer in the use of modern media for religious preaching.
2
Who was the Sufi mystic executed in Baghdad for saying 'I am the Truth' (Ana'l-Haqq)?
Answer:
Al-Hallaj
Al-Hallaj was a controversial figure whose ecstatic utterances led to his execution for heresy in 922 AD.
3
Who was the female Tamil poet-saint known for her devotion to Krishna (Vishnu) and her collection 'Thiruppavai'?
Answer:
Andal
Andal is the only female Alva (saint) of South India and is celebrated for her intense devotion to the divine.
4
Who was the Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism, a major religion that competed with Christianity?
Answer:
Mani
Mani (3rd century AD) founded a religion that blended elements of Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Buddhism.
5
Which biblical figure was swallowed by a great fish (or whale) after trying to flee from God's command?
Answer:
Jonah
Jonah was sent to preach to Nineveh but fled; he was swallowed by a fish and prayed for deliverance.
6
Who is traditionally the author of the Gospels of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles?
Answer:
Luke
Luke the Evangelist was a physician and companion of Paul; his writings constitute a significant portion of the New Testament.
7
Who was the prophet who challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and ascended to heaven in a whirlwind?
Answer:
Elijah
Elijah is a major prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, known for his defense of the worship of Yahweh.
8
Who was the disciple who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver?
Answer:
Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot identified Jesus to the Roman soldiers by kissing him, leading to Jesus' arrest.
9
Who was the 5th Sikh Guru, who compiled the Adi Granth and built the Golden Temple?
Answer:
Guru Arjan
Guru Arjan Dev compiled the first official edition of the Sikh scripture and was the first Sikh martyr.
10
Which King of Israel is renowned for his wisdom and for building the First Temple in Jerusalem?
Answer:
Solomon
Solomon, the son of David, is credited with great wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the Temple.