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
5821
Which European landlocked country is known for its Alpine scenery?
Answer:
Austria
Austria is landlocked and famous for the Alps.
5822
Which country, bordering Pakistan, lacks a coastline?
Answer:
Afghanistan
Afghanistan borders Pakistan and has no coastline.
5823
Which African landlocked country is known for its Great Rift Valley lakes?
Answer:
Malawi
Malawi (landlocked) is known for Lake Malawi, part of the Rift Valley lake system.
5824
Which Asian landlocked country is known for its Himalayan mountain range?
Answer:
Nepal
Nepal, a landlocked country, is home to the Himalayas including Mount Everest.
5825
Which European landlocked country is the smallest by land area?
Answer:
Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest country in Europe and is landlocked within Italy.
5826
Which South American landlocked country is known for the Andes mountain range?
Answer:
Bolivia
Bolivia includes large portions of the Andes and is landlocked.
5827
Which landlocked African country is known for its highland geography?
Answer:
Rwanda
Rwanda is landlocked and known for its hilly, highland terrain.
5828
Which Asian country is both landlocked and doubly landlocked?
Answer:
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is doubly landlocked — surrounded only by other landlocked countries.
5829
Which African nation is landlocked and dominated by desert landscapes?
Answer:
Niger
Niger is landlocked and contains large parts of the Sahara Desert.
5830
Which landlocked country ranks as the third largest globally by area?
Answer:
Chad
Chad is the third largest landlocked country by area after Kazakhstan and Mongolia.