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 mountain is located in Alaska?
Answer:
Vinson Massif
Denali, at 6,168 meters, is in Alaska, unlike Aconcagua (Argentina) or Elbrus (Russia).
2
Which gulf is in the Gulf of Mannar region?
Answer:
Gulf of Mannar
The Gulf of Mannar is in Asia, between India and Sri Lanka, unlike Gulf of Fonseca (North America) or Gulf of Kotor (Europe).
3
Which continent has the tallest mountain listed?
Answer:
Asia
Asia hosts Mount Everest, the world’s tallest at 8,848.86 meters, taller than Aconcagua (South America, 6,959 meters).
4
Which gulf is in the Gulf of Aden region?
Answer:
Gulf of Aden
The Gulf of Aden is in Africa, near the Horn of Africa, unlike Gulf of Panama (North America) or Gulf of Bothnia (Europe).
5
Which mountain is the shortest listed?
Answer:
Puncak Jaya
Puncak Jaya, at 4,884 meters, is the shortest listed mountain, slightly shorter than Vinson Massif (4,892 meters).
6
Which gulf is in the Gulf of St. Lawrence region?
Answer:
Gulf of St. Lawrence
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is in North America, near Canada, unlike Gulf of Thailand (Asia) or Gulf of Carpentaria (Australia).
7
Which mountain is located in Tanzania?
Answer:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 meters, is in Tanzania, unlike Denali (Alaska) or Aconcagua (Argentina).
8
Which gulf is in the Persian Gulf region?
Answer:
Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf, at 93,000 square miles, is in the Persian Gulf region of Asia, unlike the Gulf of Mexico (North America).
9
Which region has the most gulfs listed?
Answer:
Europe
Europe has 24 unique gulfs listed (e.g., Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Venice), more than North America (11) or Asia (8).
10
Where is Puncak Jaya located?
Answer:
Indonesia
Puncak Jaya, Oceania’s highest peak, is in Indonesia, unlike Denali (Alaska) or Everest (Nepal).