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
101
Which Austrian glacier, the country’s largest, is located in the Hohe Tauern National Park?
Answer:
Pasterze Glacier
Pasterze Glacier, in Austria’s Hohe Tauern National Park, is the country’s largest at 18.5 km², as listed in web sources. Grossglockner, Schlatenkees, and Gepatschferner are smaller, making Pasterze Glacier the correct choice.
102
Which Alaskan glacier is known for its rapid retreat since the 1980s?
Answer:
Columbia Glacier
Columbia Glacier, in Alaska, USA, has been retreating rapidly since the 1980s, losing half its volume, as noted in web sources. Hubbard, Mendenhall, and Exit are retreating but less dramatically, making Columbia Glacier the correct choice.
103
Which Swiss glacier, the largest in the Alps, is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Answer:
Aletsch Glacier
Aletsch Glacier, stretching 23 km in Switzerland, is the largest in the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage site, as noted in web sources. Gorner, Morteratsch, and Rhône are smaller, making Aletsch Glacier the correct choice.
104
Which Norwegian glacier is the largest in mainland Europe?
Answer:
Jostedalsbreen Glacier
Jostedalsbreen Glacier, covering 487 km² in Norway, is the largest glacier in mainland Europe, as listed in web sources. Svartisen, Folgefonna, and Nigardsbreen are smaller, making Jostedalsbreen Glacier the correct choice.
105
Which New Zealand glacier, near Franz Josef, is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Answer:
Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier, in New Zealand’s Westland Tai Poutini National Park, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, as noted in web sources. Franz Josef is adjacent, Rob Roy and Tasman are not UNESCO-listed, making Fox Glacier the correct choice.
106
Which Tanzanian glacier on Kilimanjaro is shrinking rapidly due to climate change?
Answer:
Furtwängler Glacier
Furtwängler Glacier, on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, is shrinking rapidly due to climate change, as noted in web sources. Rebmann, Arrow, and Credner are also retreating but less studied, making Furtwängler Glacier the correct choice.
107
Which New Zealand glacier is known for its rapid retreat and proximity to Fox Glacier?
Answer:
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier, in New Zealand’s Westland Tai Poutini National Park, is known for rapid retreat and its proximity to Fox Glacier, as listed in web sources. Tasman, Hooker, and Mueller are further away, making Franz Josef Glacier the correct choice.
108
Which Canadian glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, is a popular tourist attraction?
Answer:
Athabasca Glacier
Athabasca Glacier, in Canada’s Columbia Icefield, is a major tourist site due to its accessibility, as noted in web sources. Saskatchewan, Peyto, and Crowfoot are less visited, making Athabasca Glacier the correct choice.
109
Which Himalayan glacier was declared ‘dead’ in 2025 with Asia’s first commemorative plaque?
Answer:
Yala Glacier
Yala Glacier, in Nepal’s Hindu Kush Himalayas, was declared ‘dead’ in 2025 due to rapid melting, receiving Asia’s first commemorative plaque, as reported in X posts. Gangotri, Siachen, and Khumbu are retreating but not ‘dead,’ making Yala Glacier the correct choice.
110
Which Icelandic glacier, Europe’s largest, forms stunning ice caves studied in 2025?
Answer:
Vatnajökull Glacier
Vatnajökull Glacier, covering 8,100 km² in Iceland, is Europe’s largest, with 2025 studies of its blue ice caves formed by meltwater, as per X posts. Langjökull, Mýrdalsjökull, and Svínafellsjökull are smaller, making Vatnajökull Glacier the correct choice.