All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
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
63381
Which is the shortest mountain range by length among named ranges listed (commonly short)?
Answer:
Shawangunk Ridge
The Shawangunk Ridge in New York is a relatively short continuation of the long Appalachian ridge, much shorter than major ranges like the Alaska or Aravalli ranges.
63382
Which is the smallest sovereign state in South-East Asia by area?
Answer:
Singapore
Singapore is the smallest sovereign state in Southeast Asia, with a land area of roughly 728 square kilometers, situated at the tip of the Malay Peninsula.
63383
Which is the smallest sovereign island nation in the Caribbean by area?
Answer:
Barbados
Barbados is a small island nation in the Caribbean (430 sq km). Note: Saint Kitts and Nevis is actually smaller (261 sq km), but based on the provided key (C), Barbados is the selected answer for this context.
63384
Which is the smallest autonomous region by area within Spain?
Answer:
La Rioja
Among the main autonomous communities (regions) of Spain, La Rioja is the smallest by area, though the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla are smaller.
63385
Which is the shortest river in the United Kingdom often cited?
Answer:
River Bain (North Yorkshire)
The River Bain in North Yorkshire is one of the shortest rivers in the UK, measuring approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from Semerwater to the River Ure.
63386
Which is the smallest UN member state by area in Oceania?
Answer:
Nauru
Nauru is the smallest UN member state in Oceania by land area (21 sq km), slightly smaller than Tuvalu (26 sq km).
63387
Which is the shortest time zone span country-wise (country spanning the least time zones)?
Answer:
Vatican City
Small countries like Vatican City fall entirely within a single time zone and cover minimal longitudinal distance, giving them the shortest span.
63388
Which is the longest strait in the world by length?
Answer:
Strait of Malacca
The Strait of Malacca is the longest strait in the world, stretching approximately 800 kilometers (500 miles) between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
63389
Which is the longest gulf in the world by indentation into land (Gulf with largest area)?
Answer:
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world by surface area, measuring approximately 1.6 million square kilometers.
63390
Which is the shortest international border between two sovereign states (example very short recognized border)?
Answer:
Vatican City–Italy
The boundary between Vatican City and Italy is approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) long, making it the shortest international border between two sovereign states.