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
26281
Urdu is the national language of which country?
Answer:
Pakistan
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and a lingua franca, although English is used for official business.
26282
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Answer:
Canada
Canada has the world's longest total coastline, measuring approximately 202,080 kilometers.
26283
What is the only official language of Mozambique?
Answer:
Portuguese
Mozambique is a former colony of Portugal, and Portuguese remains the sole official language used in government and education.
26284
Which country is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'?
Answer:
Finland
Finland is nicknamed the Land of a Thousand Lakes; it actually has over 180,000 recorded lakes.
26285
Which city is currently the most populous metropolitan area in the world?
Answer:
Tokyo
Greater Tokyo Area is recognized as the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with over 37 million residents.
26286
Which country spans 11 different time zones?
Answer:
Russia
Russia spans 11 time zones, from Kaliningrad in the west to Kamchatka in the east. Note: France technically has more if overseas territories are counted, but Russia has the most contiguous zones.
26287
Which African country has the largest population?
Answer:
Nigeria
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a population exceeding 200 million people, often referred to as the 'Giant of Africa'.
26288
What is the official language of Austria?
Answer:
German
The official language of Austria is German (specifically Austrian German). 'Austrian' is not a distinct language but a dialectal variation.
26289
Which country occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula?
Answer:
South Korea
South Korea (Republic of Korea) occupies the southern portion of the peninsula, while North Korea occupies the northern portion.
26290
Which language has the highest number of native speakers worldwide?
Answer:
Mandarin Chinese
While English is the most spoken language overall (including non-native speakers), Mandarin Chinese has the highest number of native (first-language) speakers.