General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
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Which is the deepest lake in the world?
Answer:
Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal in Russia is the deepest lake in the world, with a maximum depth of 1,642 meters (5,387 feet). It also holds the largest volume of fresh water.
92
What is the highest navigable lake in the world?
Answer:
Lake Titicaca
Located in the Andes on the border of Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titicaca sits at an elevation of 3,812 meters (12,507 feet), making it the highest commercially navigable lake.
93
Which capital city is located at the lowest elevation below sea level?
Answer:
Baku
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is located approximately 28 meters (92 feet) below sea level, making it the lowest-lying national capital in the world.
94
Which is the highest waterfall in the world (uninterrupted drop)?
Answer:
Angel Falls
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet) and a plunge of 807 meters.
95
What is the deepest known point in the Earth's oceans?
Answer:
Mariana Trench (Challenger Deep)
The Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is the deepest known point in the Earth's seabed hydrosphere, with a depth of approximately 10,928 meters (35,853 feet).
96
Which represents the lowest point on Earth's land surface?
Answer:
The Dead Sea
The shores of the Dead Sea, bordering Jordan and Israel, are the lowest point on dry land, sitting approximately 430 meters (1,410 feet) below sea level.
97
What is the highest mountain peak in the world above sea level?
Answer:
Mount Everest
Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China, is the highest mountain on Earth, reaching an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).