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
What is the deepest known cave on Earth?
Answer:
Veryovkina Cave
Veryovkina Cave in Abkhazia, Georgia, is the deepest known cave in the world, reaching a depth of over 2,200 meters from its entrance.
42
Which is the highest mountain peak on an island?
Answer:
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)
Puncak Jaya in Papua, Indonesia (on the island of New Guinea), is the highest mountain peak located on an island, standing at 4,884 meters.
43
What is the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth?
Answer:
Oymyakon
Oymyakon, a rural locality in Russia, is widely considered the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth, with temperatures dropping below -67°C (-88°F).
44
Which river is the largest in the world by discharge volume?
Answer:
Amazon
While the Nile is often cited as the longest, the Amazon River is by far the largest by water flow (discharge volume), releasing more water than the next seven largest rivers combined.
45
What is the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean?
Answer:
Puerto Rico Trench (Milwaukee Deep)
The Puerto Rico Trench contains the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean, known as the Milwaukee Deep, with a depth of roughly 8,376 meters.
46
Which location records the highest tides in the world?
Answer:
Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy, located between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in Canada, is famous for having the highest tidal range in the world, reaching up to 16 meters.
47
What is the lowest point on the continent of Australia?
Answer:
Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda)
Lake Eyre in South Australia contains the lowest natural point on the Australian continent, at approximately 15 meters (49 feet) below sea level.
48
Which is the second highest mountain on Earth?
Answer:
K2 (Godwin-Austen)
K2, located on the China-Pakistan border, is the second-highest mountain on Earth at 8,611 meters, known for being significantly harder to climb than Everest.
49
Which continent has the lowest high point (tallest peak is shorter than all other continents' tallest peaks)?
Answer:
Australia
Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko (2,228m), is significantly lower than the highest peaks of all other continents.
50
What is the highest point in the Alps?
Answer:
Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, rising 4,807 meters (15,774 feet) above sea level.