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
5761
Which plateau is in Central Siberia, Russia?
Answer:
Central Siberian Plateau
The Central Siberian Plateau, at 3.5 million square km, is in Russia, unlike the Kimberly Plateau (Australia) or Ozark Plateau (USA).
5762
Which plateau is in Iran?
Answer:
Iranian Plateau
The Iranian Plateau, the largest at 3.7 million square km, is in Iran, unlike the Loess Plateau (China) or Anatolia Plateau (Turkey).
5763
What is the area of the Pothohar Plateau?
Answer:
22,254 square km
The Pothohar Plateau spans 22,254 square km, much smaller than the Ustyurt Plateau (200,000 square km) or Chota Nagpur (65,000 square km).
5764
What is the area of the Columbia Plateau?
Answer:
240,000 square miles
The Columbia Plateau covers 240,000 square miles, larger than the Cumberland Plateau (25,000 square miles) but in different units than the Loess Plateau (640,000 square km).
5765
Which plateau is in Northwest USA?
Answer:
Columbia Plateau
The Columbia Plateau, covering 240,000 square miles, is in Northwest USA, unlike the Allegheny Plateau (Eastern USA) or Loess Plateau (North China).
5766
What is the area of the Colorado Plateau?
Answer:
337,000 square km
The Colorado Plateau spans 337,000 square km, smaller than the Mexican Plateau (601,882 square km) but larger than the Altiplano Plateau (200,000 square km).
5767
Where is the Deccan Plateau located?
Answer:
Central India
The Deccan Plateau, covering 1.9 million square km, is in Central India, unlike the Iranian Plateau (Iran) or Columbia Plateau (Northwest USA).
5768
What is the area of the Iranian Plateau?
Answer:
3.7 million square km
The Iranian Plateau spans 3.7 million square km, larger than the Central Siberian Plateau (3.5 million square km) or Tibetan Plateau (2.5 million square km).
5769
Which plateau is the largest by area?
Answer:
Iranian Plateau
The Iranian Plateau, covering 3.7 million square km, is the largest plateau, larger than the Tibetan Plateau (2.5 million square km) or Central Siberian Plateau (3.5 million square km).
5770
What is the area of the Tibetan Plateau?
Answer:
2.5 million square km
The Tibetan Plateau spans 2.5 million square km, smaller than the Iranian Plateau (3.7 million square km) but larger than the Deccan Plateau (1.9 million square km).