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
20891
Which country has an exclave called Cabinda, separated by the DRC?
Answer:
Angola
Cabinda is an oil-rich province of Angola separated from the rest of the country by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
20892
The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland became a major issue during:
Answer:
Brexit
Ensuring an open border while the UK left the EU Single Market was a central challenge of the Brexit negotiations.
20893
The Reed Bank (Recto Bank) is disputed for its potential hydrocarbon resources between:
Answer:
China and Philippines
A 2016 arbitral tribunal ruled that Reed Bank is within the Philippines' EEZ, but China rejects the ruling.
20894
Who controls the Wakhan Corridor?
Answer:
Afghanistan
It belongs to Afghanistan, serving as a buffer between Tajikistan and Pakistan.
20895
The 'Kerch Strait' connects the Black Sea to the:
Answer:
Sea of Azov
Control of the strait became a major dispute between Russia and Ukraine, especially after the construction of the Crimean Bridge.
20896
Macclesfield Bank is a submerged atoll in the South China Sea claimed by:
Answer:
China and Philippines
It is claimed by China (Zhongsha) and Taiwan, and parts are contested by the Philippines.
20897
Limbank (Limbang) was a territory annexed by the White Rajahs of Sarawak, disputed by:
Answer:
Brunei
Brunei historically claimed the Limbang district which divides the country in two, though the dispute was largely resolved in 2009.
20898
Which of these is NOT a disputed territory between India and China?
Answer:
Goa
Goa is a state on India's west coast and is not disputed by China.
20899
The Temple Mount / Al-Aqsa compound is a flashpoint in:
Answer:
Jerusalem
It is the holiest site in Judaism and the third holiest in Islam, located in the Old City of Jerusalem.
20900
Gilgit-Baltistan is a region administered by Pakistan that provides a land link to:
Answer:
China
The Karakoram Highway passes through Gilgit-Baltistan, connecting Pakistan to China's Xinjiang province.