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
In which U.S. state is the city of San Diego located?
Answer:
San Diego lies on California’s Pacific coast near the Mexican border. It’s known for its naval base, biotech sector, and mild climate. Arizona and Florida are different regions entirely.
92
A howdah is a seat fitted for riding atop which animal?
Answer:
Howdahs are traditional canopied seats mounted on elephants, historically used in South Asia and the Middle East. They carried royalty or hunters. Today they are mostly ceremonial.
93
How many white stars appear on the flag of the United States?
Answer:
Each star represents one state, totaling 50. The 13 stripes represent the original colonies. The design has evolved with state admissions.
94
In which European city are the Kremlin and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts located?
Answer:
The Moscow Kremlin is the fortified seat of Russia’s presidency, and the Pushkin Museum is one of the country’s premier art institutions. Both are in central Moscow. Brussels and Paris host different landmarks.
95
What sort of animal is a margay?
Answer:
The margay (*Leopardus wiedii*) is a small Neotropical wild cat adept at climbing. It can rotate its ankles to descend trees headfirst. Its range spans Central and South American forests.
96
Mount Cook (Aoraki) is the highest mountain of which South Pacific nation?
Answer:
Aoraki/Mount Cook rises 3,724 meters in the Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s central to mountaineering history there. Australia’s highest peak is Mount Kosciuszko.
97
Margrethe II is the reigning queen of which country?
Answer:
Queen Margrethe II ascended the Danish throne in 1972. She is Europe’s longest-serving current queen as of recent years. Switzerland and Turkey are republics.
98
Miranda is a natural satellite of which planet?
Answer:
Miranda is one of Uranus’s inner moons, noted for dramatic cliffs and patchwork terrain. Voyager 2 revealed its “Frankenstein” geology in 1986. It’s not a Jovian or Neptunian moon.
99
What is Pakistan’s second-largest city by population?
Answer:
Lahore is Punjab’s capital and Pakistan’s second most populous city after Karachi. It’s a cultural, educational, and economic hub. The others are important regional cities but smaller.
100
Which are the three main national languages of Switzerland?
Answer:
Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. The “three main” widely spoken are German, French, and Italian. English is common but not a national language.