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
91
The Chagos Archipelago, including the US base Diego Garcia, is disputed between the UK and:
Answer:
Mauritius
Mauritius claims sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which the UK detached before Mauritius' independence. The ICJ has ruled the UK administration unlawful.
92
Transnistria is a breakaway region internationally recognized as part of:
Answer:
Moldova
Transnistria is a pro-Russian separatist region located between the Dniester River and the Ukrainian border, officially part of Moldova.
93
Northern Cyprus is recognized as a sovereign state only by:
Answer:
Turkey
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) declared independence in 1983 but is recognized only by Turkey.
94
Takeshima is the Japanese name for a group of islets controlled by South Korea, who call them:
Answer:
Dokdo
The Liancourt Rocks are controlled by South Korea (Dokdo) but claimed by Japan (Takeshima).
95
Which territory disputes the claim of Morocco, seeking independence led by the Polisario Front?
Answer:
Western Sahara
Western Sahara is a former Spanish colony largely controlled by Morocco, but the Polisario Front (operating from Algeria) claims it as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
96
The Siachen Glacier is known as the world's highest battlefield, fought over by:
Answer:
India and Pakistan
Located in the Karakoram range, Siachen has been the site of intermittent conflict between India and Pakistan since 1984.
97
Crimea was annexed by which country in 2014?
Answer:
Russia
Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 following a disputed referendum, a move condemned by the UN.
98
Which region in the Horn of Africa declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but remains largely unrecognized?
Answer:
Somaliland
Somaliland functions as a de facto independent state with its own government and currency, though it lacks international recognition.
99
The Senkaku Islands (administered by Japan) are claimed by China, who calls them:
Answer:
Diaoyu Islands
The uninhabited islands in the East China Sea are controlled by Japan (Senkaku) but claimed by China (Diaoyu) and Taiwan (Tiaoyutai).
100
Nagorno-Karabakh is an ethnic Armenian enclave internationally recognized as part of:
Answer:
Azerbaijan
Nagorno-Karabakh is recognized as part of Azerbaijan but was controlled by ethnic Armenians from the 1990s until Azerbaijan recaptured it in 2023.