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
771
How many pints are in one quart?
Answer:
2 pints
There are 2 pints in a quart and 4 quarts in a gallon.
772
One 'Hand', used to measure the height of horses, is equal to how many inches?
Answer:
4 inches
A 'hand' is a non-SI unit of measurement of length standardized to 4 inches.
773
What is the value of Absolute Zero (0 Kelvin) in Celsius?
Answer:
-273.15°C
Absolute zero, or 0 Kelvin, corresponds to -273.15 degrees Celsius.
774
One meter is approximately how many feet?
Answer:
3.28 feet
One meter is approximately equal to 3.28084 feet.
775
How many millimeters are in one centimeter?
Answer:
10 mm
There are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter.
776
One 'Fathom' is a unit of depth equal to how many feet?
Answer:
6 feet
A fathom is a unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems equal to 6 feet (1.8288 m), used especially for measuring the depth of water.
777
How many fluid ounces are in one standard US cup?
Answer:
8 fl oz
One US cup is equal to 8 US fluid ounces.
778
One tablespoon is equivalent to how many teaspoons?
Answer:
3 teaspoons
In culinary measurements, 1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons.
779
One Nautical Mile is approximately equal to how many kilometers?
Answer:
1.852 km
A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters or 1.852 km, used primarily in aviation and marine navigation.
780
How many centimeters are in one meter?
Answer:
100 cm
The prefix 'centi-' means one-hundredth, so there are 100 centimeters in one meter.