All Categories MCQs
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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
70611
The 'Pink Salt' popular in cooking is primarily mined in:
Answer:
The Himalayas (Pakistan)
Himalayan Pink Salt is mined in the Salt Range mountains of the Punjab region in Pakistan, particularly at the Khewra Salt Mine.
70612
Which country is the largest producer of Nickel, crucial for stainless steel and EV batteries?
Answer:
Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's largest nickel producer and has the largest reserves, recently banning ore exports to boost domestic processing.
70613
Cassiterite is the main ore of which metal?
Answer:
Tin
Cassiterite (Tin dioxide) is the primary ore source for tin mining.
70614
Which country has the largest forest area in the world?
Answer:
Russia
Russia contains the largest area of forest in the world, primarily due to the vast Siberian Taiga.
70615
What is the primary mineral used to make glass?
Answer:
Silica Sand (Quartz)
Silica sand, composed mostly of quartz (silicon dioxide), is the main ingredient in glass production.
70616
Which country produces the most Natural Rubber?
Answer:
Thailand
Thailand is the world's largest producer of natural rubber, derived from the latex of the Hevea brasiliensis tree.
70617
Methane Hydrate, found deep underwater or in permafrost, is often called:
Answer:
Fire Ice
Methane hydrate is a crystalline solid consisting of methane molecules trapped in a cage of water ice. It can be lit on fire while it melts, hence 'Fire Ice'.
70618
Which country produces the most Cocoa beans, the raw ingredient for chocolate?
Answer:
Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)
The Ivory Coast is the world's leading producer of cocoa, supplying nearly 40% of the global market.
70619
Cinnabar is the bright red ore of which liquid metal?
Answer:
Mercury
Cinnabar (Mercury sulfide) is the primary ore from which elemental mercury (quicksilver) is extracted.
70620
Which metal is used to 'galvanize' steel to prevent rusting?
Answer:
Zinc
Zinc is used in the galvanization process to create a protective coating on steel or iron to prevent corrosion.