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 is the largest democracy in the world by population?
Answer:
India
India is the world's largest democracy, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion people.
2
What is the deepest trench in the Atlantic Ocean?
Answer:
Puerto Rico Trench
The Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean, reaching a depth of about 8,376 meters at the Milwaukee Deep.
3
Which is the largest canyon in the solar system?
Answer:
Valles Marineris
Valles Marineris on Mars is the largest canyon in the Solar System, stretching over 4,000 km long.
4
What is the largest cold desert?
Answer:
Antarctic Desert
The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert overall, and specifically the largest cold desert, covering about 14 million square kilometers.
5
Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Answer:
Mercury
Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System (Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet).
6
Which is the largest stadium in the world by capacity?
Answer:
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, is the largest stadium in the world, with a claimed capacity of 150,000 (though actually closer to 114,000).
7
Which is the smallest ocean by average depth?
Answer:
Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is not only the smallest by area but also the shallowest (smallest average depth) of the five major oceans.
8
Which is the largest glacier in the world?
Answer:
Lambert Glacier
The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica is the world's largest glacier, measuring about 400 km long and 100 km wide.
9
What is the deepest cave in the world?
Answer:
Veryovkina Cave
Veryovkina Cave in Georgia is the deepest known cave on Earth, extending more than 2,200 meters down.
10
Which is the largest monolith in the world?
Answer:
Mount Augustus
Mount Augustus in Western Australia is often claimed to be the world's largest monolith, being roughly 2.5 times larger than Uluru.