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 smallest bird in the world?
Answer:
Bee Hummingbird
The Bee Hummingbird, found only in Cuba, is the smallest living bird, measuring about 5-6 cm in length.
22
Which is the largest delta in the world?
Answer:
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (Sunderbans) is the world's largest delta, emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
23
What is the largest rainforest in the world?
Answer:
Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is the world's largest tropical rainforest, representing over half of the planet's remaining rainforests.
24
Which is the largest active volcano on Earth?
Answer:
Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the largest active volcano on Earth in terms of volume and surface area covered.
25
Which is the deepest river in the world?
Answer:
Congo River
The Congo River is the world's deepest river, with measured depths in excess of 220 meters (720 feet).
26
Which is the largest gulf in the world?
Answer:
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world, bordered by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba.
27
Which is the largest archipelago (group of islands) in the world?
Answer:
Malay Archipelago
The Malay Archipelago, located between Southeast Asia and Australia, is the world's largest archipelago by area and number of islands.
28
What is the largest river by discharge volume?
Answer:
Amazon River
The Amazon River has the largest discharge volume of any river in the world, supplying about 20% of the global riverine discharge to the ocean.
29
Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
Answer:
Sahara
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, located in North Africa, and is comparable in size to China or the United States.
30
What is the largest desert in the world (including polar deserts)?
Answer:
Antarctic Desert
The Antarctic Desert covers the continent of Antarctica and is the largest desert in the world due to its low precipitation.