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
1
Which APEC meeting focuses specifically on trade ministers?
Answer:
APEC Trade Ministers’ Meeting
It handles trade and economic cooperation issues within APEC.
2
Which APEC economy is a dual continental economy spanning both Asia and Europe?
Answer:
Russia
Russia spans both Asia and Europe and is a major APEC member.
3
Which of the following is a challenge faced by APEC?
Answer:
Geopolitical tensions among major economies
Conflicting interests of major powers can slow APEC cooperation.
4
Which of the following seas borders several APEC economies?
Answer:
Pacific Ocean
APEC economies surround the Pacific Rim.
5
Which APEC initiative helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs)?
Answer:
APEC SME Working Group
The SME Working Group supports SME growth and competitiveness.
6
APEC’s ‘Three Pillars’ include Trade & Investment, Business Facilitation, and:
Answer:
Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is one of APEC’s three core pillars.
7
Which major free trade initiative was developed under APEC discussions?
Answer:
TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership)
The TPP was partly inspired by APEC’s regional integration goals, though separate from APEC.
8
APEC refers to its members as:
Answer:
Economies
The term 'economies' accommodates members like Taiwan, which joins as a separate customs territory.
9
Which term describes APEC’s method of making decisions?
Answer:
Consensus-based decision-making
APEC decisions are reached only when all members agree.
10
Which economy is the smallest in APEC by population?
Answer:
Brunei Darussalam
Brunei has the smallest population among APEC members.