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
791
One mile is approximately equal to how many kilometers?
Answer:
1.61 km
One land mile (statute mile) is approximately 1.609 kilometers.
792
How many feet are in one yard?
Answer:
3 feet
There are 3 feet in 1 yard. Consequently, a yard is 36 inches long.
793
How many pounds are there in one kilogram (approximately)?
Answer:
2.2 lbs
One kilogram is approximately equal to 2.20462 pounds.
794
One inch is exactly equal to how many centimeters?
Answer:
2.54 cm
One inch is officially defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters in the metric system.
795
How many noses does a slug have?
Answer:
Four
Slugs have four noses; two of their tentacles are used for seeing, and the other two are used for smelling and tasting.
796
In 1932, the Australian military fought a 'war' against which animal?
Answer:
Emus
The 'Great Emu War' was a military operation where soldiers used machine guns to try and curb the emu population. The emus mostly won.
797
Humans share about 60% of their DNA with which fruit?
Answer:
Banana
Humans share approximately 60% of their DNA with bananas, highlighting the common ancestry of all living things.
798
Which animal can't walk backwards?
Answer:
Kangaroo
Kangaroos cannot walk backwards due to their large muscular tails and long feet.
799
How many bones does a shark have?
Answer:
Zero
Sharks have zero bones. Their skeletons are made entirely of cartilage, which is lighter and more flexible than bone.
800
What vegetable was originally purple?
Answer:
Carrot
Carrots were originally purple or white. The orange carrot was cultivated in the Netherlands in the 17th century as a tribute to William of Orange.