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 highest permanent settlement in Europe?
Answer:
Ushguli, Georgia
Ushguli in Georgia is widely considered the highest continuously inhabited settlement in Europe, located at an altitude of roughly 2,100 meters.
12
What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in North America?
Answer:
Snag, Yukon
The village of Snag in the Yukon Territory, Canada, holds the record for the lowest temperature in North America at -63°C (-81.4°F) in 1947.
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Which is the highest bridge in the world (deck height)?
Answer:
Duge Bridge (Beipanjiang)
The Duge Bridge in China is the highest bridge in the world, with the road deck sitting 565 meters (1,854 feet) above the Beipan River.
14
What is the largest subterranean chamber by volume?
Answer:
Miao Room
The Miao Room in China is currently recognized as the largest underground chamber by volume, surpassing the Sarawak Chamber in Malaysia.
15
Which is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains (North America)?
Answer:
Mount Elbert
Mount Elbert in Colorado is the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains, with an elevation of 4,401 meters (14,440 feet).
16
What is the highest sand dune area in North America?
Answer:
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, rising up to 230 meters (750 feet) from the floor of the San Luis Valley.
17
What is the highest active volcano in Europe?
Answer:
Mount Etna
Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, is the highest active volcano in Europe, though its exact height varies with eruptions (approx 3,357 meters).
18
Which lake is the deepest in Africa?
Answer:
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Tanganyika is the deepest lake in Africa and the second deepest in the world (after Lake Baikal), reaching depths of 1,470 meters.
19
What is the highest waterfall in Europe?
Answer:
Vinnufossen
Vinnufossen in Norway is the highest waterfall in Europe and the sixth highest in the world, with a total drop of 860 meters.
20
Which country has the highest average elevation?
Answer:
Bhutan
Bhutan is often cited as the country with the highest average elevation (approx 3,280 meters), slightly edging out Nepal due to its mountainous terrain covering almost the entire country.