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
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What is the largest active volcano on Earth?
Answer:
Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the largest active volcano on Earth in terms of volume and area covered.
112
What is the wettest place on Earth?
Answer:
Mawsynram
Mawsynram in India holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall.
113
What is the driest place on Earth (non-polar)?
Answer:
Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert in Chile is considered the driest non-polar place on Earth.
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What is the coldest inhabited place on Earth?
Answer:
Oymyakon
Oymyakon in Russia is widely considered the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth.
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What is the hottest recorded place on Earth?
Answer:
Death Valley
Furnace Creek in Death Valley, USA, holds the record for the highest reliably recorded air temperature of 56.7°C.
116
What is the longest strait in the world?
Answer:
Strait of Malacca
The Strait of Malacca is typically considered the longest strait in the world, stretching about 800 km.
117
What is the largest gulf in the world?
Answer:
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world.
118
What is the largest bay in the world?
Answer:
Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the world, occupying an area of 2.17 million square kilometers.
119
Which is the longest mountain range on land?
Answer:
Andes
The Andes in South America is the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching about 7,000 km.
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What is the largest archipelago in the world?
Answer:
Malay Archipelago
The Malay Archipelago is the largest archipelago by area and number of islands, situated between Southeast Asia and Australia.