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
63431
Which is considered one of the shortest international flights (public scheduled) in distance?
Answer:
Westray to Papa Westray (Orkney)
The flight between the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray is the world's shortest scheduled passenger flight, taking as little as 53 seconds.
63432
Which country has the shortest coastline among sovereign states that have a sea coast (very short)?
Answer:
Monaco
Monaco has the shortest coastline of any sovereign state, measuring approximately 4.1 kilometers (2.5 miles) along the Mediterranean Sea.
63433
Which is the shortest war in recorded history (duration ~40 minutes)?
Answer:
Anglo-Zanzibar War
The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 is the shortest recorded war in history, lasting between 38 and 45 minutes before Zanzibar surrendered to the British.
63434
Which river is sometimes claimed as the shortest in the world in Oregon, USA?
Answer:
D River
The D River in Oregon is another contender for the world's shortest river title, flowing a very short distance from Devils Lake to the Pacific Ocean.
63435
Which river is often cited as the shortest named river in the world (in Montana, USA)?
Answer:
Roe River
The Roe River in Montana was once listed by Guinness World Records as the world's shortest river, flowing only about 61 meters (201 ft) into the Missouri River.
63436
Which is the longest active volcano chain (by chain length) on Earth?
Answer:
Andean Volcanic Belt
The Andean Volcanic Belt represents the longest continuous volcanic chain, running along the Andes mountains in South America.
63437
Which is the longest mountain in Europe when measured along its chain?
Answer:
Alps
The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight countries.
63438
Which is the longest glacier outside polar regions?
Answer:
Siachen Glacier
The Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range is often cited as the longest glacier in the world outside of the polar regions, stretching approximately 76 km.
63439
Which is the longest desert in the world (non-polar)?
Answer:
Sahara
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world and the third-largest desert overall (after Antarctica and the Arctic), covering much of North Africa.
63440
Which is the longest flight route (non-stop by distance) in the world as commonly recorded?
Answer:
Singapore–Newark
The Singapore Airlines flight between Singapore (SIN) and Newark (EWR) is currently the world's longest non-stop commercial flight by distance.