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
Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly acts as a:
Answer:
Bicameral body
Indonesia has a bicameral legislature consisting of the People's Representative Council (DPR) and the Regional Representative Council (DPD).
2
What is the primary function of the legislative branch?
Answer:
To make laws
The primary function of any legislature (whether bicameral or unicameral) is to draft, debate, and pass laws.
3
Switzerland's Federal Assembly is:
Answer:
Bicameral
Switzerland has a bicameral parliament consisting of the National Council and the Council of States.
4
Finland's parliament 'Eduskunta' is:
Answer:
Unicameral
Finland has a unicameral parliament known as the Eduskunta.
5
Which house in the UK Parliament has the final say on legislation?
Answer:
House of Commons
The House of Commons has the final say. Through the Parliament Acts, the Commons can override the Lords if they refuse to pass a bill.
6
The 'Sejm' is the Lower House of which country?
Answer:
Poland
The Sejm is the Lower House of the Polish parliament; the Senate is the Upper House.
7
Which system is generally considered less expensive to operate?
Answer:
Unicameral
Unicameral systems are cheaper because there are fewer legislators, less staff, and only one building/chamber to maintain.
8
South Africa's parliament is:
Answer:
Bicameral
South Africa has a bicameral parliament consisting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.
9
In the US, which chamber has the power to confirm Presidential appointments (e.g., judges)?
Answer:
The Senate
The US Constitution grants the Senate the 'Advice and Consent' power to confirm or reject presidential appointments.
10
Which of these countries has the largest unicameral legislature in the world?
Answer:
China
China's National People's Congress is the largest parliamentary body in the world, with nearly 3,000 members, and it is unicameral.