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 Asian landlocked country is known for its vast desert landscape?
Answer:
Mongolia
Mongolia contains large desert areas, notably the Gobi Desert, and is landlocked.
2
How many landlocked countries are there in Europe?
Answer:
16
There are 16 landlocked countries in Europe.
3
Which Asian landlocked country is known for its ancient monasteries?
Answer:
Bhutan
Bhutan is landlocked and famous for its monasteries, like Paro Taktsang.
4
Which European landlocked country is known for its music festivals?
Answer:
Hungary
Hungary hosts well-known music festivals such as Sziget.
5
Which African landlocked country is known for its tobacco exports?
Answer:
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe (landlocked) has been a major tobacco exporter.
6
Which Asian landlocked country is known for its Aral Sea issues?
Answer:
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has been heavily affected by the environmental disaster of the shrinking Aral Sea.
7
Which European landlocked country is a former Yugoslav republic?
Answer:
Serbia
Serbia is landlocked and was part of the former Yugoslavia.
8
Which African landlocked country is known for its mountain gorillas?
Answer:
Rwanda
Rwanda is landlocked and famous for mountain gorilla tourism in Volcanoes National Park.
9
Which Asian landlocked country is known for its oil and gas reserves?
Answer:
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan, though landlocked, has substantial hydrocarbon resources.
10
Which European landlocked country is known for its thermal baths?
Answer:
Hungary
Hungary, landlocked, is famous for thermal spas such as those in Budapest.