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
5831
Which European nation is doubly landlocked?
Answer:
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is doubly landlocked — surrounded by Austria and Switzerland, both landlocked.
5832
How many countries are doubly landlocked, surrounded only by other landlocked nations?
Answer:
2
There are two doubly landlocked countries: Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan.
5833
How many South American countries lack coastal access?
Answer:
2
South America has two landlocked countries: Bolivia and Paraguay.
5834
How many Asian nations are landlocked?
Answer:
11
Asia contains 11 landlocked countries (such as Bhutan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan).
5835
Which of the following is a landlocked European country?
Answer:
Hungary
Hungary is landlocked; Sweden, Denmark and Finland have coastlines.
5836
Which of these countries has access to a coastline?
Answer:
Peru
Peru has a Pacific coastline; Bolivia, Mali, and Nepal are landlocked.
5837
What term defines a nation with no coastal boundaries?
Answer:
Landlocked Country
A landlocked country is a nation entirely enclosed by land, with no access to the sea.
5838
How many African countries are entirely surrounded by land?
Answer:
15
Africa has 15 landlocked countries (e.g., Ethiopia, Mali, Zambia).
5839
Which continent lacks any landlocked countries?
Answer:
Australia
Australia is a single coastal nation and thus has no landlocked countries within the continent.
5840
What is the total number of landlocked countries worldwide?
Answer:
44
There are 44 landlocked countries worldwide (commonly cited figure).