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
111
Which country is landlocked by China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan?
Answer:
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Its mountainous terrain and lack of sea access make it reliant on trade through neighboring countries, with a focus on agriculture and hydropower.
112
Which Balkan country is landlocked by Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia?
Answer:
Kosovo
Kosovo is a landlocked country in the Balkans, bordered by Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. Its lack of coastal access and disputed status have shaped its economic challenges, with reliance on regional trade routes.
113
Which Central Asian country is landlocked by Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan?
Answer:
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China, and Russia. Despite its Caspian Sea coast, it is considered landlocked as the Caspian is not an ocean, and it relies on pipelines and ports for trade.
114
Which country is landlocked by Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine?
Answer:
Hungary
Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe, surrounded by Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine. Its flat plains and lack of sea access have shaped its agricultural economy and reliance on the Danube River for transport.
115
Which African country is landlocked by Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan?
Answer:
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. It lost its coastline when Eritrea gained independence in 1993, relying on Djibouti’s port for maritime trade.
116
Which European country is surrounded by Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia?
Answer:
Hungary
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. Its central location and lack of coastline have made it a historical crossroads for trade and culture, with Prague as a major hub.
117
Which African country is landlocked by Libya, Niger, Sudan, Central African Republic, Nigeria, and Cameroon?
Answer:
Sudan
Chad is a landlocked country in Central Africa, bordered by Libya, Niger, Sudan, Central African Republic, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Its vast desert and savanna landscapes, coupled with no sea access, make it reliant on pipelines and neighboring ports for oil exports.
118
Which country is landlocked by Chad, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan?
Answer:
Chad
The Central African Republic is landlocked in Central Africa, surrounded by Chad, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan. Its remote location and lack of coastal access contribute to economic challenges, with reliance on river transport.
119
Which East African country is landlocked by Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Answer:
Rwanda
Burundi is a landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite its proximity to Lake Tanganyika, it has no sea access, relying on regional ports like Dar es Salaam for trade.
120
Which West African country is surrounded by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire?
Answer:
Ghana
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Its lack of coastal access and Sahelian climate pose challenges for agriculture and trade, with the country relying on regional partnerships.