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 latitude marks the Antarctic Circle?
Answer:
66.5 degrees South
The Antarctic Circle is the parallel of latitude approximately 66.5 degrees south of the Equator, marking the northern limit of the area where the sun remains above the horizon for 24 hours in summer.
2
The Yucatan Peninsula separates the Gulf of Mexico from which body of water?
Answer:
Caribbean Sea
The Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico separates the Gulf of Mexico to the north from the Caribbean Sea to the east.
3
What is the name of the sea bordered by Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania?
Answer:
Black Sea
The Black Sea is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Western Asia, bordered by the six countries listed.
4
Which desert is located in Northern Chile and is considered one of the driest places on Earth?
Answer:
Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert represents a strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains in Chile, known for its extreme aridity.
5
Which country consists of two main islands, North Island and South Island?
Answer:
New Zealand
New Zealand's geography is dominated by two main landmasses: the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) and the South Island (Te Waipounamu).
6
The 'McMahon Line' defines the boundary between:
Answer:
China and India (Tibet region)
The McMahon Line is a boundary line agreed upon by Britain and Tibet in 1914, currently serving as the de facto boundary between China and India in the Eastern sector, though disputed by China.
7
Which canal in Central America was expanded in 2016 to allow larger ships (Neo-Panamax) to pass?
Answer:
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal underwent a major expansion project completed in 2016, adding a third lane of locks to accommodate larger vessels.
8
The Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water, is technically a:
Answer:
Lake
Despite its name and salinity, the Caspian Sea is geographically defined as the world's largest lake because it is entirely enclosed by land.
9
Tasmania is an island state belonging to:
Answer:
Australia
Tasmania is an island state of Australia, located 240 km to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait.
10
Which projection represents the earth as if a light were cast onto a flat surface touching the globe at one point?
Answer:
Azimuthal (Planar)
Azimuthal or Planar projections project the Earth onto a flat plane that touches the globe at a single point, often used for polar maps.