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
26921
Between which countries does the Yellow Sea lie?
Answer:
The Yellow Sea lies between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. It is named after the yellowish silt carried by the Huang He (Yellow River). It is a key regional maritime zone.
26922
Which day is observed globally on April 22?
Answer:
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 to raise awareness of environmental issues. It originated in 1970 in the United States. Environment Day, by contrast, is observed on June 5.
26923
What is the world’s largest island?
Answer:
Greenland, though an autonomous territory of Denmark, is the world’s largest island. It covers over 2 million square kilometers. Australia is larger, but it is classified as a continent, not an island.
26924
Where is the headquarters of Transparency International located?
Answer:
Transparency International, which fights global corruption, is based in Berlin, Germany. It issues the well-known Corruption Perceptions Index each year. This differentiates it from London-based Amnesty International.
26925
Where is the headquarters of Amnesty International located?
Answer:
Amnesty International, a global human rights NGO, is headquartered in London. It campaigns against human rights abuses worldwide. Berlin, Geneva, and Amsterdam host other organizations but not Amnesty’s HQ.
26926
What is the deepest known part of Earth’s oceans?
Answer:
The Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific, reaches a depth of about 11,000 meters (36,000 feet). It is deeper than Mount Everest is tall. The Dead Sea is the lowest land point but not the deepest overall.
26927
What is the lowest point on Earth’s land surface?
Answer:
The shore of the Dead Sea lies about 430 meters below sea level, making it the lowest exposed point on Earth. The Mariana Trench is the deepest ocean point, not land. The other options are irrelevant.
26928
What is the highest point on Earth?
Answer:
Mount Everest, standing 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), is the world’s tallest mountain above sea level. K2 is the second highest. The North Pole is an Arctic point, not an elevated peak.
26929
Where is the permanent Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) located?
Answer:
The OIC Secretariat is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Although Makkah is significant for Islamic heritage, Jeddah was chosen for practical and diplomatic reasons. Riyadh is the Saudi capital but not the OIC headquarters.
26930
Which country is the world’s largest democracy by population?
Answer:
India, with over a billion citizens eligible to vote, is the world’s largest democracy. China has a larger population, but it is not considered a democracy. The US and UK are democracies but far smaller in size.