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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What is the most remote inhabited island in the world?
Answer:
Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, is the most remote inhabited archipelago, located over 2,400 km from the nearest mainland (South Africa).
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Which is the world's highest battlefield?
Answer:
Siachen Glacier
The Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, is the highest battlefield in the world where troops have been deployed at elevations up to 6,700 meters.
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What is the deepest lake in North America?
Answer:
Great Slave Lake
Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada is the deepest lake in North America, reaching a depth of 614 meters (2,014 feet).
34
Which is the highest mountain in Canada?
Answer:
Mount Logan
Mount Logan in the Yukon is the highest mountain in Canada and the second-highest in North America, rising 5,959 meters (19,551 feet).
35
What is the largest salt flat in the world?
Answer:
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat, spanning over 10,000 square kilometers at an elevation of 3,656 meters.
36
Which region contains the lowest point in Antarctica?
Answer:
Bentley Subglacial Trench
The Bentley Subglacial Trench is the lowest point on the surface of the earth not covered by ocean, at 2,555 meters below sea level, though it is covered by ice.
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What is the longest mountain range on land?
Answer:
Andes
The Andes in South America is the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching approximately 7,000 km (4,300 miles) along the western coast.
38
Which place has the highest recorded heat index (combining temperature and humidity)?
Answer:
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Dhahran recorded a heat index of 81°C (178°F) in 2003, one of the highest ever, due to extreme heat combined with the humidity from the Persian Gulf.
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What is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area?
Answer:
Lake Superior
Lake Superior, spanning the border of the US and Canada, is the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area. (The Caspian is larger but is saline/landlocked sea; Baikal is larger by volume).
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Which is the highest capital city in Europe?
Answer:
Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella, the capital of the microstate Andorra located in the Pyrenees mountains, is the highest capital in Europe at an elevation of 1,023 meters.