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
25091
Which plateau is in Queensland, Australia?
Answer:
Atherton Tableland
The Atherton Tableland, at 32,000 square km, is a landmark in Queensland, Australia, unlike the Kimberly Plateau (Northwest Australia).
25092
Where is the Central Siberian Plateau located?
Answer:
Russia
The Central Siberian Plateau, at 3.5 million square km, is a vast Russian landmark, unlike the Kimberly Plateau (Australia).
25093
Which plateau is in Antarctica?
Answer:
Antarctica Plateau
The Antarctica Plateau, with a 1,000-mile diameter, is a remote landmark in Antarctica, unlike the Tibetan Plateau (China).
25094
Which plateau is in Western USA?
Answer:
Mexican Plateau
The Colorado Plateau, at 337,000 square km, is a scenic landmark in Western USA, unlike the Ozark Plateau (Missouri/Arkansas).
25095
What is the area of the Deccan Plateau?
Answer:
1.9 million square km
The Deccan Plateau, a major Indian landmark, spans 1.9 million square km, smaller than the Iranian Plateau (3.7 million square km).
25096
Which plateau is in Northern Pakistan?
Answer:
Pothohar Plateau
The Pothohar Plateau, at 22,254 square km, is a regional landmark in Northern Pakistan, unlike Chota Nagpur (India).
25097
Where is the Tibetan Plateau located?
Answer:
Qinghai-Tibet, China
The Tibetan Plateau, the highest at 2.5 million square km, is a landmark in Qinghai-Tibet, China, unlike the Deccan Plateau (India).
25098
Which plateau is the largest in the world?
Answer:
Iranian Plateau
The Iranian Plateau, at 3.7 million square km, is the world’s largest plateau, a vast natural landmark, larger than the Tibetan Plateau (2.5 million square km).
25099
Which continent has the tallest mountain landmark?
Answer:
Asia
Asia hosts Mount Everest, at 8,848.86 meters, the world’s tallest mountain landmark, taller than Aconcagua (South America, 6,959 meters).
25100
Which mountain is in Russia?
Answer:
Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus, at 5,642 meters, is a prominent landmark in Russia, unlike Denali (Alaska) or Everest (Nepal/China).