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
20911
Bubiyan Island was a point of contention during the Gulf War between:
Answer:
Kuwait and Iraq
Iraq has historically claimed Bubiyan Island to improve its narrow access to the Persian Gulf.
20912
The Line of Actual Control (LAC) separates:
Answer:
India and China
The LAC is the loose demarcation line that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory in the Sino-Indian border dispute.
20913
Tiran and Sanafir are islands in the Red Sea transferred in 2017 from:
Answer:
Egypt to Saudi Arabia
The transfer sparked protests in Egypt, as many considered the islands Egyptian, though the government argued they were Saudi territory under Egyptian administration.
20914
East Jerusalem was annexed by Israel, a move rejected by the UN. Palestinians claim it as:
Answer:
The capital of a future Palestinian state
The status of East Jerusalem is one of the core issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
20915
The West Bank is a territory occupied by Israel, formerly controlled by:
Answer:
Jordan
Jordan controlled the West Bank from 1948 until the 1967 war, after which it was occupied by Israel.
20916
The Northwest Passage is considered internal waters by Canada, but an 'international strait' by:
Answer:
United States
The US and EU argue it is an international strait allowing free passage, while Canada claims it as sovereign internal waters.
20917
Okinotorishima is a Japanese atoll. China disputes Japan's claim that:
Answer:
It is an island generating an EEZ (vs a rock)
China argues it is a 'rock' and thus Japan cannot claim a 200-nautical-mile Exclusive Economic Zone around it.
20918
Second Thomas Shoal is known for the presence of:
Answer:
A grounded Philippine warship (BRP Sierra Madre)
The Philippines intentionally grounded the ship in 1999 to serve as a military outpost to reinforce their claim.
20919
Kinmen and Matsu are islands governed by Taiwan located very close to the coast of:
Answer:
Mainland China (Fujian)
These islands are just a few kilometers off the coast of mainland China but have remained under ROC (Taiwan) control since 1949.
20920
Pratas Island (Dongsha) in the South China Sea is controlled by:
Answer:
Taiwan (ROC)
Pratas is a strategic atoll controlled by Taiwan, though claimed by the PRC.