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
1061
Which is the deepest swimming pool in the world?
Answer:
Deep Dive Dubai
Deep Dive Dubai is the deepest swimming pool in the world, with a depth of 60 meters (196 feet).
1062
Which is the longest road tunnel in the world?
Answer:
Lærdal Tunnel
The Lærdal Tunnel in Norway is the longest road tunnel in the world, stretching 24.5 kilometers (15.2 miles).
1063
Which is the largest mosque in the world?
Answer:
Masjid al-Haram
Masjid al-Haram (The Great Mosque of Mecca) in Saudi Arabia is the largest mosque in the world.
1064
Which stadium has the largest seating capacity in the world?
Answer:
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, is widely considered the largest by official capacity (approx. 114,000-150,000), though the Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest active cricket stadium (132,000).
1065
Which is the longest railway tunnel in the world?
Answer:
Gotthard Base Tunnel
The Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland is the longest railway tunnel in the world, measuring 57.1 kilometers (35.5 miles).
1066
Which is the smallest commercial airport in the world?
Answer:
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on the Caribbean island of Saba is known as the smallest commercial airport, featuring a runway only 400 meters long.
1067
Which dam has the largest installed capacity for hydroelectric power generation?
Answer:
Three Gorges Dam
The Three Gorges Dam in China has the largest installed capacity of any power station in the world, at 22,500 MW.
1068
What is the longest bridge in the world (any type)?
Answer:
Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge
The Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge in China is the longest bridge in the world, stretching 164.8 kilometers (102.4 miles) as part of the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway.
1069
Which airport is the largest in the world by surface area?
Answer:
King Fahd International Airport
King Fahd International Airport (Dammam, Saudi Arabia) is the largest airport by surface area, covering approximately 776 square kilometers.
1070
Which is the tallest building in the world?
Answer:
Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, is the tallest building in the world, standing at a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet).