All Free General Knowledge MCQs with Answers
Every General Knowledge question in the bank, across all chapters, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
7,202 questions · page 214 of 361
- A. 1095
- B. 1099
- C. 1115
- D. 1199Government
Explanation: The First Crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099, making it the key early Crusader conquest in Palestine.
Correct answer: 10994262. What is "Ikebana"?
- A. None of these
- B. Greek Art of fighting
- C. Art of dancing and music
- D. Japanese Art of flower arrangement
Explanation: Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers and branches, with emphasis on form, balance and simplicity.
Correct answer: Japanese Art of flower arrangement- A. 1171 A.D
- B. 1189 A.D
- C. 1179 A.D
- D. 1258 A.D
Explanation: The Fatimid Caliphate ended in 1171 AD when Saladin abolished the Fatimid caliphate in Egypt and restored Sunni allegiance under the…
Correct answer: 1171 A.D- A. Ubaidallah Mahdi
- B. Al-Adid
- C. Al_Mustansir
- D. Badar Jamali
Explanation: Al-Adid was the fourteenth and last Fatimid caliph, ruling until the dynasty ended in 1171 when Saladin abolished the Fatimid Caliphate.
Correct answer: Al-Adid- A. Turk
- B. Kurd
- C. Persian
- D. Arab
Explanation: Al-Ghazali was a Persian-origin Muslim theologian and philosopher born in Tus, in present-day Iran.
Correct answer: Persian- A. 1 January
- B. 2 January
- C. 6 January
- D. 28 January
Explanation: Sudan celebrates its Independence Day on 1 January, marking independence from Anglo-Egyptian rule in 1956.
Correct answer: 1 January- A. 1964
- B. 1962
- C. 1961
- D. None of these
Explanation: Algeria gained independence from France in 1962 after the Algerian War and the Evian Accords.
Correct answer: 1962- A. France
- B. league of nation
- C. Britain
- D. UN
Explanation: Iraq's mandate ended when it was admitted to the League of Nations in 1932, which formally marked its independence.
Correct answer: league of nation- A. Jana Gana Mana
- B. Jay Baharat
- C. Vande Mataram
- D. None
Explanation: Vande Mataram is India's national song, while Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem. This distinction is the main trap in the question.
Correct answer: Vande Mataram- A. United Arab Republic
- B. french sudan
- C. South-west africa
- D. None
Explanation: Egypt was officially known as the United Arab Republic from 1958 to 1971, when it was politically united with Syria.
Correct answer: United Arab Republic- A. southern Rhodesia
- B. Northern Rhodesia
- C. Ceylon
- D. Siam
Explanation: Before independence in 1964, Zambia was known as Northern Rhodesia. Southern Rhodesia was the former name of present-day Zimbabwe.
Correct answer: Northern Rhodesia- A. Crimea and Armenia
- B. England and Egypt
- C. Russia and Ottomans
- D. Russia and japan
Explanation: The Crimean War of 1853 to 1856 was primarily fought between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, with Britain, France and Sardinia supporting…
Correct answer: Russia and Ottomans- A. Egyptian civilization
- B. Mesopotamian civilization
- C. Chinese civilization
- D. Indus Valley civilization
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization is famous for planned cities such as Mohenjo-daro, with covered drains, household connections and organized…
Correct answer: Indus Valley civilization- A. 1920
- B. 1922
- C. 1925
- D. 1926
Explanation: Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926 in London. She became queen in 1952 and reigned until her death in 2022.
Correct answer: 1926- A. French
- B. Italian
- C. Persian
- D. British
Explanation: The Taj Mahal combines Islamic, Indian, and Persian architectural traditions, especially in its dome, minarets, symmetry, and decorative…
Correct answer: Persian- A. Olympia
- B. Guernica
- C. The scream
- D. Mona Lisa
Explanation: The Mona Lisa is Leonardo da Vinci’s celebrated portrait, while Olympia, Guernica, and The Scream were painted by Manet, Picasso, and…
Correct answer: Mona Lisa- A. Virgin
- B. Nokia
- C. Samsung
- D. Motorolla
Explanation: Richard Branson founded the Virgin Group, which began with Virgin Records and later expanded into airlines, telecommunications, media, and…
Correct answer: Virgin- A. Feb 8
- B. Feb 9
- C. Feb 10
- D. Feb 11
Explanation: World Pulses Day is observed annually on 10 February, a United Nations observance highlighting pulses such as lentils, beans, peas, and…
Correct answer: Feb 10- A. English
- B. Chinese
- C. French
- D. Italian
Explanation: Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath who worked in art, anatomy, engineering, architecture, and science.
Correct answer: Italian- A. Mexico
- B. Finland
- C. Japan
- D. Brazil
Explanation: Cacao was first domesticated and cultivated by ancient Mesoamerican peoples in the region of present-day Mexico.
Correct answer: Mexico