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
26161
What is the currency of South Africa?
Answer:
Rand
The Rand is the official currency of South Africa. The Pula is used in Botswana, the Shilling in Kenya, and the Naira in Nigeria.
26162
Which country uses the 'Real'?
Answer:
Brazil
The Real is the official currency of Brazil. Portugal and Spain use the Euro, and Argentina uses the Peso.
26163
The 'Lira' is the currency of which country?
Answer:
Turkey
The Lira is the official currency of Turkey. Italy, Greece, and Spain currently use the Euro.
26164
What is the official currency of China?
Answer:
Yuan (Renminbi)
The Yuan (Renminbi) is the currency of China. The Yen is Japanese, the Won is Korean, and the Som is used in Kyrgyzstan.
26165
Bangladesh uses which currency?
Answer:
Taka
The Taka is the official currency of Bangladesh. The Rupee is used in India and Pakistan, the Baht in Thailand, and the Ringgit in Malaysia.
26166
What is the currency of Russia?
Answer:
Ruble
The Ruble is the official currency of Russia. The Lira is used in Turkey, the Peso in many Latin American countries, and the Dinar in several Arab nations.
26167
Which currency is used in the United Kingdom?
Answer:
Pound Sterling
The Pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom. The Euro is used by many EU countries, the Franc by Switzerland, and the Dollar by the USA and others.
26168
What is the currency of Japan?
Answer:
Yen
The Yen is the official currency of Japan. The Yuan is used in China, the Won in South Korea, and the Baht in Thailand.
26169
Which country is entirely within the Great Rift Valley of East Africa and has the capital city of Nairobi?
Answer:
Kenya
Kenya is situated on the East African Great Rift Valley and is home to the major city of Nairobi.
26170
What is the most populous country in the European Union that uses the Euro and has French as an official language?
Answer:
France
France is the largest Eurozone country by area and the second largest by population, with French as its sole official language.