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
5871
What is the largest river by discharge volume?
Answer:
Amazon River
The Amazon River has the largest discharge volume of any river in the world, supplying about 20% of the global riverine discharge to the ocean.
5872
Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
Answer:
Sahara
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, located in North Africa, and is comparable in size to China or the United States.
5873
What is the largest desert in the world (including polar deserts)?
Answer:
Antarctic Desert
The Antarctic Desert covers the continent of Antarctica and is the largest desert in the world due to its low precipitation.
5874
Which is the largest island in the world (not a continent)?
Answer:
Greenland
Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
5875
What is the smallest sovereign country in the world by area?
Answer:
Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, both by area (44 hectares) and population, located entirely within Rome, Italy.
5876
Which is the largest continent by both land area and population?
Answer:
Asia
Asia is the largest continent, covering about 30% of Earth's total land area and hosting roughly 60% of the world's population.
5877
Which city was formerly known as Londinium?
Answer:
London
London was called Londinium by the Romans, established around 43 CE, evolving into the modern name of the UK’s capital.
5878
What is the modern name of the country once called Kingdom of Sardinia?
Answer:
Italy
The Kingdom of Sardinia was a key state in Italy’s unification in 1861, with Sardinia now a region of modern Italy.
5879
Which city was previously known as Port Royal?
Answer:
Kingston
Kingston, Jamaica, succeeded Port Royal as the capital after a 1692 earthquake, with Port Royal now a smaller historic site.
5880
What is the current name of the country once called Tripolitania?
Answer:
Libya
Tripolitania was a region in what is now Libya, incorporated into the modern nation after Italian colonization and independence in 1951.