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 Pakistani author was named one of Granta's 'Best of Young British Novelists' in 2013?
Answer:
Kamila Shamsie
She holds dual citizenship and was recognized on this prestigious list.
2
Who is the author of 'Twilight in Delhi', a classic of Anglo-Indian literature?
Answer:
Ahmed Ali
Ahmed Ali was a Pakistani novelist and diplomat; the book captures the decline of Mughal Delhi.
3
Which Pakistani author won the UBL Literary Award for 'The Prisoner'?
Answer:
Omar Shahid Hamid
The UBL Literary Awards are a major local recognition in Pakistan.
4
Osama Siddique's 'Snuffing Out the Moon' was praised for combining:
Answer:
Historical fiction and Dystopia
The novel spans different eras from the Indus Valley Civilization to a future dystopia.
5
Which contemporary writer wrote 'Karachi Vice: Life and Death in a Contested City'?
Answer:
Samira Shackle
A non-fiction account of the lives of ordinary citizens in Karachi.
6
Tehmina Durrani is famous for her autobiography 'My Feudal Lord'. It was translated into many languages. What is the subject?
Answer:
Her abusive marriage to a prominent politician
The book exposed the patriarchal feudal system in Pakistan.
7
Who wrote the English novel 'The Crow Eaters'?
Answer:
Bapsi Sidhwa
It is a humorous look at a Parsi family in Lahore.
8
Mohsin Hamid's 'How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia' is modeled as a:
Answer:
Self-help book
The novel uses the second-person ('You') narrative style typical of self-help books.
9
Which novel by Mohammed Hanif features a Christian nurse in Karachi?
Answer:
Our Lady of Alice Bhatti
It was shortlisted for the DSC Prize.
10
The 'Adamjee Literary Award' was a prestigious discontinued award in which country?
Answer:
Pakistan
It was one of the highest literary awards in Pakistan, given for works in Urdu.