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
1051
Which is the largest country in the world by area?
Answer:
Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world by land area.
1052
What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
Answer:
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters above sea level.
1053
Which is the largest desert in the world (including polar deserts)?
Answer:
Antarctic Desert
The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world. The Sahara is the largest *hot* desert.
1054
Which is the longest wall in the world?
Answer:
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, with a total length of over 21,000 kilometers.
1055
Which is the largest church in the world by interior area?
Answer:
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is the largest church in the world by interior area.
1056
Which is the largest library in the world by number of items?
Answer:
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in the United States is the largest library in the world by the number of cataloged items.
1057
Which is the largest residential palace in the world?
Answer:
Istana Nurul Iman
The Istana Nurul Iman in Brunei is the largest residential palace in the world in terms of floor area.
1058
Which building is the world's tallest hotel (dedicated hotel building)?
Answer:
Ciel Tower
The Ciel Tower in Dubai became the world's tallest hotel upon its completion (late 2025/early 2026 timeframe), surpassing the Gevora Hotel.
1059
Which is the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world?
Answer:
Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge is the longest sea-crossing bridge system in the world, with a total length of 55 kilometers.
1060
Which is the largest shopping mall in the world by gross leasable area?
Answer:
Iran Mall
The Iran Mall in Tehran is the largest shopping mall in the world by gross leasable area.