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
11
Macclesfield Bank is a submerged atoll in the South China Sea claimed by:
Answer:
China and Philippines
It is claimed by China (Zhongsha) and Taiwan, and parts are contested by the Philippines.
12
Limbank (Limbang) was a territory annexed by the White Rajahs of Sarawak, disputed by:
Answer:
Brunei
Brunei historically claimed the Limbang district which divides the country in two, though the dispute was largely resolved in 2009.
13
Which of these is NOT a disputed territory between India and China?
Answer:
Goa
Goa is a state on India's west coast and is not disputed by China.
14
The Temple Mount / Al-Aqsa compound is a flashpoint in:
Answer:
Jerusalem
It is the holiest site in Judaism and the third holiest in Islam, located in the Old City of Jerusalem.
15
Gilgit-Baltistan is a region administered by Pakistan that provides a land link to:
Answer:
China
The Karakoram Highway passes through Gilgit-Baltistan, connecting Pakistan to China's Xinjiang province.
16
The Beaufort Sea maritime boundary dispute is between:
Answer:
USA and Canada
The wedge-shaped area north of the Alaska-Yukon border is claimed by both nations, involving oil and gas rights.
17
Diego Garcia (Chagos) is used as a major military base by:
Answer:
USA and UK
The UK leases Diego Garcia to the US military.
18
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are British territories claimed by:
Answer:
Argentina
Like the Falklands, Argentina claims these islands as 'Islas Georgias del Sur y Sandwich del Sur'.
19
Azad Kashmir is the portion of Kashmir administered by:
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan administers 'Azad Jammu and Kashmir' and Gilgit-Baltistan, while claiming the entire region.
20
The Gaza Strip is a Palestinian territory bordering Israel and:
Answer:
Egypt
Gaza shares a border with Egypt (Rafah crossing) in the south.