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
Borobudur Temple Compounds in Indonesia is the largest monument for which religion?
Answer:
Buddhism
Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries.
2
Vatican City is unique among World Heritage Sites because:
Answer:
It is an entire country designated as a single site.
Vatican City is one of the few places where the entire state is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3
The Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites are prehistoric monuments located in:
Answer:
England
Stonehenge is located in Wiltshire, England.
4
Iguazu National Park, home to one of the world's largest waterfalls, spans the border of which two countries?
Answer:
Argentina and Brazil
The Iguazu Falls are located on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná.
5
The Forbidden City (Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties) is located in:
Answer:
Beijing
The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing, China.
6
Which ancient citadel in Greece contains the Parthenon?
Answer:
The Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens constitutes the most significant ancient citadel in Greece, containing the remains of several ancient buildings, the most famous being the Parthenon.
7
The Serengeti National Park, famous for the annual migration of wildebeest, is in:
Answer:
Tanzania
The Serengeti is located in northern Tanzania and extends into south-western Kenya (where it becomes the Maasai Mara).
8
Ha Long Bay, known for its thousands of limestone karsts and isles, is in:
Answer:
Vietnam
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam.
9
Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island commune located in which country?
Answer:
France
Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay are located in Normandy, France.
10
Which of these is a 'Mixed' World Heritage Site (recognized for both cultural and natural significance)?
Answer:
Machu Picchu
The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is a mixed site, recognized for both its archaeological importance and its exceptional biodiversity/landscape.