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
41
The McMahon Line is the boundary between India and:
Answer:
China (Tibet)
Agreed upon in 1914 by Britain and Tibet, China rejects the McMahon Line, claiming it was illegal, which is central to the Arunachal Pradesh dispute.
42
Who administers the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir?
Answer:
India and Pakistan
The LoC is the de facto military border separating the Indian and Pakistani-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
43
Ieodo (Socotra Rock) is a submerged rock disputed between:
Answer:
South Korea and China
Both countries claim it falls within their EEZ. South Korea has built a research station on it.
44
Donbas is a region in Eastern Ukraine comprised of Donetsk and:
Answer:
Luhansk
Russian-backed separatists declared independence in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, leading to the war in Donbas starting in 2014.
45
The Wakhan Corridor creates a buffer between Tajikistan and Pakistan and belongs to:
Answer:
Afghanistan
The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of Afghan territory extending to China, created during the Great Game to separate the Russian and British empires.
46
Vorukh is a Tajik enclave surrounded by which country?
Answer:
Kyrgyzstan
The Fergana Valley contains several enclaves, including Vorukh, which is Tajik territory located inside Kyrgyzstan, leading to frequent border clashes.
47
Machias Seal Island is a disputed territory between:
Answer:
USA and Canada
Located in the Gulf of Maine, both countries claim the island and its valuable lobster fishery.
48
Which country lost its access to the sea (Litoral Department) in the War of the Pacific and disputes it with Chile?
Answer:
Bolivia
Bolivia became a landlocked country after losing its coastal territory to Chile in 1884 and continues to demand sovereign access to the Pacific.
49
The Johnson South Reef Skirmish (1988) was a naval battle between:
Answer:
China and Vietnam
China seized the reef from Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of over 60 Vietnamese sailors.
50
The San Juan River border dispute has been a source of tension between:
Answer:
Costa Rica and Nicaragua
The border runs along the river bank, but Nicaragua owns the river itself, leading to disputes over navigation and dredging rights.