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 wrote the famous play 'Anarkali'?
Answer:
Imtiaz Ali Taj
Syed Imtiaz Ali Taj wrote the legendary play 'Anarkali' in 1922. It dramatizes the tragic romance between Prince Salim and the courtesan Anarkali.
2
Wasif Ali Wasif is primarily known for his writings on:
Answer:
Sufism and Spirituality
Wasif Ali Wasif was a teacher, writer, and Sufi intellectual. He is best known for his aphorisms and essays on spirituality, collected in books like 'Kiran Kiran Sooraj'.
3
'Ghubar-e-Khatir' is a collection of letters by:
Answer:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
'Ghubar-e-Khatir' (The Dust of Memories) is a collection of letters written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad while he was imprisoned in Ahmednagar Fort. It is a masterpiece of Urdu prose.
4
Which modern poet is famous for the collection 'Janaana'?
Answer:
Ahmad Faraz
Ahmad Faraz is one of the most famous romantic poets of Urdu. 'Janaana' represents his romantic style, though he is also known for resistance poetry like 'Muhasara'.
5
'Dasht-e-Sous' is a novel by Jamila Hashmi about whom?
Answer:
Mansur Al-Hallaj
Jamila Hashmi's 'Dasht-e-Sous' is a historical and biographical novel based on the life and martyrdom of the famous Sufi mystic Mansur Al-Hallaj.
6
Who is the author of 'Janglos'?
Answer:
Shaukat Siddiqui
'Janglos' is a massive, multi-volume novel by Shaukat Siddiqui. It dives deep into the criminal underworld and the feudal systems of Punjab.
7
'Khaak aur Khoon' is a historical novel by:
Answer:
Naseem Hijazi
'Khaak aur Khoon' (Dirt and Blood) by Naseem Hijazi describes the sacrifices made by Muslims during the migration to Pakistan in 1947.
8
The book 'Mottled Dawn' is a collection of sketches regarding Partition by:
Answer:
Saadat Hasan Manto
'Mottled Dawn' is the English translation of Manto's 'Siyah Hashiye' (Black Margins), a collection of very short, brutal sketches depicting the violence of the 1947 Partition.
9
Mast Tawakali is a prominent poet of which language?
Answer:
Balochi
Mast Tawakali is a legendary poet of the Balochi language. He is known for his romantic poetry dedicated to his beloved, Sammo.
10
'Zindan Nama' was written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz during his time in:
Answer:
Montgomery (Sahiwal) Jail
'Zindan Nama' (Prison Chronicle) contains poems written by Faiz while he was imprisoned in Montgomery and other jails for his alleged involvement in the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case.