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
5851
Which is the largest glacier in the world?
Answer:
Lambert Glacier
The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica is the world's largest glacier, measuring about 400 km long and 100 km wide.
5852
What is the deepest cave in the world?
Answer:
Veryovkina Cave
Veryovkina Cave in Georgia is the deepest known cave on Earth, extending more than 2,200 meters down.
5853
Which is the largest monolith in the world?
Answer:
Mount Augustus
Mount Augustus in Western Australia is often claimed to be the world's largest monolith, being roughly 2.5 times larger than Uluru.
5854
What is the smallest US state by area?
Answer:
Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, covering only 1,214 square miles.
5855
Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Answer:
Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 25,711 square kilometers.
5856
What is the deepest ocean?
Answer:
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the deepest ocean on average, with a mean depth of roughly 4,000 meters.
5857
Which is the largest salt flat in the world?
Answer:
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat, covering over 10,000 square kilometers.
5858
What is the largest church building in the world?
Answer:
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is generally considered the largest church in the world by interior volume and area.
5859
Which is the largest country in South America?
Answer:
Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world, covering nearly half of the continent's land area.
5860
What is the smallest country in Africa?
Answer:
Seychelles
Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is the smallest country in Africa by both area and population.