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
26181
Which country is the second most populous in Africa?
Answer:
Ethiopia
Nigeria is the most populous. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa.
26182
Which language is official in **six** different continents/regions (Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania)?
Answer:
English
English is officially recognized across all continents/regions except Antarctica, having official status in countries across Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
26183
Which country has the highest average life expectancy in the world?
Answer:
Japan
Japan has historically and consistently ranked among the top countries for highest life expectancy, often alternating with Monaco or Switzerland.
26184
Which is the largest country in the Caribbean by area?
Answer:
Cuba
Cuba is the largest island nation in the Caribbean by land area, followed by the Dominican Republic (which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti).
26185
What is the official language of Portugal?
Answer:
Portuguese
Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, which is a Romance language derived from Galician-Portuguese spoken in the Iberian Peninsula.
26186
The vast country of Australia is classified as which type of geographical feature?
Answer:
Island/Continent
Australia is often referred to as an 'island continent' because it is both a continent and the world's largest island.
26187
Which country has the highest Human Development Index (HDI) globally, often ranking first?
Answer:
Norway
Norway has frequently held the top rank in the UN's Human Development Index, which measures quality of life indicators.
26188
What is the official language of South Africa?
Answer:
It has 11 official languages
South Africa is unique in having 11 official languages, including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, and English.
26189
The major mountain range of South America, the Andes, runs primarily along which coast?
Answer:
West Coast (Pacific)
The Andes Mountains form the longest continental mountain range in the world, running along the western edge of South America, parallel to the Pacific Ocean.
26190
Which country is known as the 'Pearl of Africa'?
Answer:
Uganda
Winston Churchill famously described Uganda as the 'Pearl of Africa' due to its natural beauty.