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
5751
What is the popular local nickname for the Sydney Harbour Bridge due to its arch-based design?
Answer:
The Coathanger
Locals nickname the Sydney Harbour Bridge 'The Coathanger' because of its distinct arch-based design. It connects the Sydney CBD with the North Shore.
5752
The Millau Viaduct, known for being the tallest bridge in the world in terms of structural height, is located in which country?
Answer:
France
The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the valley of the River Tarn in France. It is the tallest bridge structure in the world, with a mast summit of 336.4 meters.
5753
As of 2025, which bridge holds the title for the longest bridge in the world of any type?
Answer:
Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge
The Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge is the world's longest bridge, stretching 164.8 kilometers (102.4 miles) along the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway.
5754
Which London landmark is a combined bascule and suspension bridge located near the Tower of London?
Answer:
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge, built between 1886 and 1894, is a combined bascule and suspension bridge crossing the River Thames. It is often mistakenly called London Bridge.
5755
Which iconic bridge, known for its International Orange color, spans the Golden Gate Strait in California?
Answer:
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait. Opened in 1937, it is internationally recognized for its distinctive 'International Orange' color.
5756
Which plateau is in Central Algeria?
Answer:
Tademait Plateau
The Tademait Plateau, at 120,000 square km, is in Central Algeria, unlike the Katanga Plateau (Congo) or Ustyurt Plateau (Uzbekistan/Kazakhstan).
5757
Which plateau is in Eastern India?
Answer:
Chota Nagpur
The Chota Nagpur Plateau, at 65,000 square km, is in Eastern India, unlike the Deccan Plateau (Central India) or Pothohar Plateau (Pakistan).
5758
Which continent has the most plateaus listed?
Answer:
Asia
Asia has five plateaus listed (Tibetan, Deccan, Pothohar, Loess, Iranian, Anatolia), more than North America (four) or Australia (two).
5759
Which plateau is the smallest listed by area?
Answer:
Pothohar Plateau
The Pothohar Plateau, at 22,254 square km, is the smallest listed by area, smaller than the Atherton Tableland (32,000 square km) or Cumberland Plateau (25,000 square miles).
5760
What is the area of the Central Siberian Plateau?
Answer:
3.5 million square km
The Central Siberian Plateau spans 3.5 million square km, smaller than the Iranian Plateau (3.7 million square km) but larger than the Tibetan Plateau (2.5 million square km).