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 peninsula in the world?
Answer:
Arabian Peninsula
The Arabian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world, covering about 3.2 million square kilometers.
122
What is the largest island in the world?
Answer:
Greenland
Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island.
123
What is the largest freshwater lake by surface area?
Answer:
Lake Superior
Lake Superior, located between the US and Canada, is the largest freshwater lake by surface area.
124
What is the largest lake in the world by surface area?
Answer:
Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water, often classified as the world's largest lake.
125
What is the highest waterfall in the world?
Answer:
Angel Falls
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 meters.
126
Which river has the largest discharge volume of water?
Answer:
Amazon River
The Amazon River has the largest discharge volume of water in the world, greater than the next seven largest rivers combined.
127
What is the largest desert in the world?
Answer:
Antarctic Desert
The Antarctic Desert covers the entire continent of Antarctica (14 million sq km), making it the largest desert (defined by low precipitation).
128
Which is the smallest independent country in the world?
Answer:
Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world by both area (44 hectares) and population.
129
What is the largest country in the world by area?
Answer:
Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning over 17 million square kilometers across Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
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Which is the largest continent by land area?
Answer:
Asia
Asia is the largest continent, covering approximately 44.5 million square kilometers, about 30% of Earth's total land area.