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
What is the longest railway line in the world?
Answer:
Trans-Siberian Railway
The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world, connecting Moscow to Vladivostok.
102
What is the longest wall in the world?
Answer:
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, with a total length of over 21,000 km.
103
What is the largest church in the world?
Answer:
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is the largest church in the world by interior area.
104
What is the largest library in the world?
Answer:
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., is the largest library in the world by number of items cataloged.
105
What is the largest museum in the world?
Answer:
The Louvre
The Louvre in Paris, France, is the largest art museum in the world by gallery space.
106
What is the tallest statue in the world?
Answer:
Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity in India is the tallest statue in the world, with a height of 182 meters.
107
What is the tallest building in the world?
Answer:
Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 meters.
108
What is the deepest canyon in the world?
Answer:
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon in Tibet is considered the deepest canyon in the world.
109
What is the largest coral reef system?
Answer:
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the world's largest coral reef system.
110
What is the highest volcano in the world?
Answer:
Ojos del Salado
Ojos del Salado on the Argentina-Chile border is the highest active volcano in the world at 6,893 meters.