General Knowledge MCQs

What is the old name of Tokyo?

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What is the old name of Tokyo?A. Surinam
B. Akihito
C. Edo
D. Rishkek

The Edo Period lasted for nearly 260 years until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, when the Tokugawa Shogunate ended and imperial rule was restored. The Emperor moved to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo. Thus, Tokyo became the capital of Japan.

 

What is the currency of Iceland?

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What is the currency of Iceland?A. Rupiah
B. Ringgit
C. Croned
D. Krona

The currency used in Iceland is the Icelandic Krone (pronounced “krona”), ISK. Euro/Mastercard and Visa credit and debit cards are widely used.

 

Nelson Mandela realsed from the priosn in__________?

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Nelson Mandela realsed from the priosn in__________?

A. 1988
B. 1989
C. 1990
D. 1991

Mandela served 27 years in prison, split between Robben Island, Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison. Amid growing domestic and international pressure, and with fears of a racial civil war, President F. W. de Klerk released him in 1990.

‘ United Nations ‘ charter was signed in___________?

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‘ United Nations ‘ charter was signed in___________?

A. 1946
B. 1950
C. 1947
D. 1945

The Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the Charter.