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
Which animal holds the record for the largest brain of any species?
Answer:
Sperm whale
Sperm whales have the largest brain of any known animal.
92
Which musician holds the record for the best-selling album of all time?
Answer:
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's Thriller remains the best-selling album worldwide.
93
Which country holds the record for the tallest statue in the world?
Answer:
India
India's Statue of Unity stands 182 meters tall, the tallest statue in the world.
94
Which person holds the record for the longest hair ever recorded on a woman?
Answer:
Xie Qiuping
Xie Qiuping's hair measured over 5.6 meters in length, the longest recorded on a woman.
95
Which athlete holds the record for performing the longest long jump?
Answer:
Mike Powell
Mike Powell set a long jump record of 8.95 meters.
96
Which element holds the record for being the most abundant in Earth’s crust?
Answer:
Oxygen
Oxygen makes up nearly half of the Earth’s crust by mass.
97
Which planet holds the record for having the most moons?
Answer:
Saturn
Saturn has more confirmed moons than any other planet.
98
Which human-made structure holds the record for being the oldest standing building?
Answer:
Megalithic temples of Malta
The Maltese temples date back over 5,500 years.
99
Which animal holds the record for producing the largest egg?
Answer:
Ostrich
Ostrich eggs are the largest of any living animal.
100
Which country holds the record for the largest economy by GDP?
Answer:
United States
The U.S. has the world’s largest GDP.