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
20931
Vorukh is a Tajik enclave surrounded by which country?
Answer:
Kyrgyzstan
The Fergana Valley contains several enclaves, including Vorukh, which is Tajik territory located inside Kyrgyzstan, leading to frequent border clashes.
20932
Machias Seal Island is a disputed territory between:
Answer:
USA and Canada
Located in the Gulf of Maine, both countries claim the island and its valuable lobster fishery.
20933
Which country lost its access to the sea (Litoral Department) in the War of the Pacific and disputes it with Chile?
Answer:
Bolivia
Bolivia became a landlocked country after losing its coastal territory to Chile in 1884 and continues to demand sovereign access to the Pacific.
20934
The Johnson South Reef Skirmish (1988) was a naval battle between:
Answer:
China and Vietnam
China seized the reef from Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of over 60 Vietnamese sailors.
20935
The San Juan River border dispute has been a source of tension between:
Answer:
Costa Rica and Nicaragua
The border runs along the river bank, but Nicaragua owns the river itself, leading to disputes over navigation and dredging rights.
20936
Which country claims the Glorioso Islands, currently administered by France?
Answer:
Madagascar
Madagascar claims sovereignty over the Glorioso Islands (part of the Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean).
20937
The Radcliffe Line partitioned which two provinces in 1947?
Answer:
Punjab and Bengal
The Radcliffe Line divided the Punjab province between Pakistan and India, and the Bengal province between East Pakistan (Bangladesh) and India.
20938
Tromelin Island is administered by France but claimed by:
Answer:
Mauritius
Mauritius claims Tromelin Island, arguing it was not lawfully ceded to France.
20939
Scarborough Shoal is a standoff point in the South China Sea between China and:
Answer:
Philippines
China seized control of the shoal in 2012. It lies within the Philippines' EEZ.
20940
The Silala River dispute regarding water rights was fought at the ICJ between:
Answer:
Chile and Bolivia
Bolivia claimed the Silala was a spring, while Chile argued it was an international river. The ICJ ruled in 2022 that it is an international watercourse.