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
5841
Which is the largest landlocked nation globally by land area?
Answer:
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world by land area.
5842
How many European nations are completely landlocked?
Answer:
16
Europe is home to 16 landlocked countries, such as Austria, Serbia, and Switzerland.
5843
Which country, bordering Pakistan, has no access to a coastline?
Answer:
Afghanistan
Afghanistan, a landlocked nation in Central Asia, is entirely surrounded by other countries, including Pakistan, and lacks any coastline.
5844
Which is the largest democracy in the world by population?
Answer:
India
India is the world's largest democracy, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion people.
5845
What is the deepest trench in the Atlantic Ocean?
Answer:
Puerto Rico Trench
The Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean, reaching a depth of about 8,376 meters at the Milwaukee Deep.
5846
Which is the largest canyon in the solar system?
Answer:
Valles Marineris
Valles Marineris on Mars is the largest canyon in the Solar System, stretching over 4,000 km long.
5847
What is the largest cold desert?
Answer:
Antarctic Desert
The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert overall, and specifically the largest cold desert, covering about 14 million square kilometers.
5848
Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Answer:
Mercury
Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System (Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet).
5849
Which is the largest stadium in the world by capacity?
Answer:
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, is the largest stadium in the world, with a claimed capacity of 150,000 (though actually closer to 114,000).
5850
Which is the smallest ocean by average depth?
Answer:
Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is not only the smallest by area but also the shallowest (smallest average depth) of the five major oceans.