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 Suez Canal was opened for navigation in:
Answer:
1869
The Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, was officially opened on November 17, 1869.
2
When did the American Civil War begin?
Answer:
1861
The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861, with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.
3
The attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar occurred on:
Answer:
December 16, 2014
The tragic terrorist attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar took place on December 16, 2014.
4
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, which restored provincial autonomy, was passed in:
Answer:
2010
The 18th Amendment was passed by the National Assembly on April 8, 2010, removing the President's power to dissolve the assembly and enhancing provincial autonomy.
5
Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in Rawalpindi in:
Answer:
2007
Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, after addressing an election rally at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi.
6
The Agra Summit between President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took place in:
Answer:
2001
The historic Agra Summit was held in July 2001 in India, aimed at resolving long-standing issues between the two neighbors.
7
General Zia-ul-Haq died in a plane crash in:
Answer:
1988
President Zia-ul-Haq died on August 17, 1988, when his C-130 aircraft crashed near Bahawalpur.
8
The Geneva Accords, leading to the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, were signed in:
Answer:
1988
The Geneva Accords were signed on April 14, 1988, between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the US and USSR as guarantors.
9
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed in:
Answer:
1979
Former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed on April 4, 1979, in Rawalpindi District Jail.
10
The second OIC Summit was held in Lahore in:
Answer:
1974
Pakistan hosted the Second Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore in February 1974, attended by heads of state from the Muslim world.