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
1011
Which is the largest internal organ in the human body?
Answer:
Liver
The liver is the largest internal organ and the largest gland in the human body.
1012
Which is the largest amphitheater ever built?
Answer:
Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is the largest amphitheater ever built, capable of holding an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.
1013
Which is the highest commercial airport in the world?
Answer:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Daocheng Yading Airport in Sichuan, China, is the highest civilian airport in the world, at an elevation of 4,411 meters.
1014
Which is the smallest independent republic in the world?
Answer:
Nauru
Nauru is the smallest independent republic. Vatican City and Monaco are smaller but are not republics (Vatican is a theocracy, Monaco is a principality).
1015
Which is the largest landlocked country in the world?
Answer:
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world by area.
1016
Which is the largest moon in our solar system?
Answer:
Ganymede
Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest moon in the solar system, even larger than the planet Mercury.
1017
Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Answer:
Saturn
Saturn has the most confirmed moons in the solar system, surpassing Jupiter.
1018
Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Answer:
Venus
Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system due to its thick atmosphere, which creates a runaway greenhouse effect.
1019
Which is the heaviest land animal?
Answer:
African Bush Elephant
The African Bush Elephant is the heaviest and largest living land animal.
1020
Which is the fastest land animal?
Answer:
Cheetah
The Cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of running at speeds of 80 to 128 km/h.