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
20951
The Shatt al-Arab waterway dispute was a major cause of war between:
Answer:
Iran and Iraq
Disputes over navigation rights and the border along the Shatt al-Arab were a primary catalyst for the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988).
20952
Hans Island was a disputed territory between Canada and Denmark (Greenland) known for the:
Answer:
Whisky War
The dispute was resolved in 2022. Before that, the two nations would leave bottles of whisky or schnapps for each other on the island.
20953
Preah Vihear Temple was the subject of a border dispute and ICJ ruling between:
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Cambodia and Thailand
The ICJ ruled in 1962 (and clarified in 2013) that the temple belongs to Cambodia, but the surrounding area remained disputed.
20954
The Ilemi Triangle is a disputed area primarily controlled by Kenya but claimed by:
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South Sudan
The territory is de facto Kenyan but claimed by South Sudan (and historically Ethiopia) due to unclear colonial treaties.
20955
Which European country has a border dispute with Portugal over Olivenza?
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Spain
Spain administers Olivenza, but Portugal does not recognize Spanish sovereignty over the territory, citing the Treaty of Vienna (1815).
20956
Imia (Greek) or Kardak (Turkish) are islets that sparked a military crisis between:
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Greece and Turkey
In 1996, a dispute over the sovereignty of these islets nearly led to war between Greece and Turkey.
20957
Navassa Island is claimed by the United States and:
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Haiti
Navassa is an uninhabited island in the Caribbean claimed by Haiti since 1801 and by the US under the Guano Islands Act of 1857.
20958
Sir Creek is a disputed tidal estuary between:
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India and Pakistan
Located in the Rann of Kutch, the dispute involves the maritime boundary line which affects Exclusive Economic Zones.
20959
The Durand Line separates which two countries?
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Pakistan and Afghanistan
The Durand Line was established by the British in 1893. Afghanistan has historically disputed the legitimacy of this border.
20960
Mayotte is an overseas department of France claimed by:
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Comoros
Comoros claims Mayotte as one of its islands, but Mayotte voted to remain French in referendums.