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
51
Which country claims the Glorioso Islands, currently administered by France?
Answer:
Madagascar
Madagascar claims sovereignty over the Glorioso Islands (part of the Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean).
52
The Radcliffe Line partitioned which two provinces in 1947?
Answer:
Punjab and Bengal
The Radcliffe Line divided the Punjab province between Pakistan and India, and the Bengal province between East Pakistan (Bangladesh) and India.
53
Tromelin Island is administered by France but claimed by:
Answer:
Mauritius
Mauritius claims Tromelin Island, arguing it was not lawfully ceded to France.
54
Scarborough Shoal is a standoff point in the South China Sea between China and:
Answer:
Philippines
China seized control of the shoal in 2012. It lies within the Philippines' EEZ.
55
The Silala River dispute regarding water rights was fought at the ICJ between:
Answer:
Chile and Bolivia
Bolivia claimed the Silala was a spring, while Chile argued it was an international river. The ICJ ruled in 2022 that it is an international watercourse.
56
Snake Island became a symbol of resistance during the 2022 invasion involving:
Answer:
Ukraine and Russia
Located in the Black Sea, Snake Island was captured by Russia (famous for the 'Russian warship, go f*** yourself' incident) and later retaken by Ukraine.
57
The Natuna Islands' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) overlaps with China's Nine-Dash Line, causing tension with:
Answer:
Indonesia
While China acknowledges Indonesian sovereignty over the islands, it claims fishing rights within the Natuna EEZ, leading to maritime skirmishes.
58
Bir Tawil is unique because:
Answer:
It is the only unclaimed habitable land (Terra Nullius) in the world
Due to the border dispute between Egypt and Sudan (Hala'ib Triangle), asserting sovereignty over Bir Tawil would mean renouncing the claim to the much more valuable Hala'ib.
59
Which area in Moldova has declared independence and hosts Russian troops?
Answer:
Transnistria
Transnistria is a frozen conflict zone that functions as an independent state but is internationally recognized as part of Moldova.
60
The Shaksgam Valley was ceded to China in 1963 by:
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan ceded the Shaksgam Valley to China as part of a border agreement, a move rejected by India which claims the area as part of Kashmir.