General Knowledge Mcqs 5886 MCQs [All-Courses]

 Euclid is known as the Father of Geometry due to his foundational work in mathematics.

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• He was an ancient Greek mathematician who lived around 300 BCE
• He wrote the famous book “Elements”, which became the foundation of geometry for centuries
• His work introduced systematic study of geometry using definitions, axioms, and theorems
• He is considered one of the most influential mathematicians in history

• WAR → NGO
• JDF Foundation → NGO
• JACR (listed in MCQs context as an organization/NGO-type body) → NGO-related body
• Allen Lane → not an NGO; it is a publisher imprint/brand under Penguin Books

The Ahaggar Mountains are located in the continent of Africa.

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• They are situated in southern Algeria
• The range is also known as the Hoggar Mountains
• It lies in the central part of the Sahara Desert
• The highest peak is Mount Tahat
• The region is known for its volcanic landscapes and ancient rock formations

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium.

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• Brussels is also considered the de facto capital of the European Union, as it hosts major EU institutions like the European Commission and part of the European Parliament
• It is located in the central part of Belgium
• The city is officially bilingual (French and Dutch)
• Famous for landmarks like the Grand Place and Atomium
• It is an important center for international politics and diplomacy in Europe

The capital city of Canada is Ottawa.

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• Ottawa is located in the province of Ontario, near the border with Quebec
• It became the capital in 1857, chosen by Queen Victoria
• It is the political center of Canada, home to the Parliament of Canada
• Famous landmarks include the Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, and National Gallery of Canada
• Ottawa is a bilingual city where both English and French are widely spoken.

The capital city of Germany is Berlin.

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• Berlin is both the capital and largest city of Germany
• It is located in northeastern Germany
• After the reunification of Germany in 1990, Berlin again became the capital (it was previously divided during the Cold War into East and West Berlin)
• Major landmarks include the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building, and the remnants of the Berlin Wall
• Berlin is a major center for politics, culture, media, and science in Europe

The 2019 Winter Universiade was held in Krasnoyarsk from 2 to 12 March 2019.

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The 2019 Summer Universiade was held in Naples from 3 to 14 July 2019. Also known as the World University Games

Anwar Sadat belonged to Egypt.

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• He served as the 3rd President of Egypt (1970–1981).
• Played a key role in the Yom Kippur War.
• Signed the Camp David Accords with Israel, leading to a peace treaty.
• Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978.

The Nehru Report was prepared in response to a challenge thrown by Lord Birkenhead.

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• Given in 1927, he challenged Indian leaders to produce a constitution acceptable to all
• This led to the drafting of the Nehru Report in 1928 under Motilal Nehru
• It was the first major Indian effort to frame a constitutional structure

The Al-Azhar University (Jama Al-Azhar) is located in Cairo.

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• Established in 970 CE during the Fatimid Caliphate
• One of the oldest universities in the world
• A leading center for Islamic learning and scholarship