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
121
Which African country is landlocked by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa?
Answer:
Lesotho
Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Its semi-arid landscape, dominated by the Kalahari Desert, supports a stable economy driven by diamond mining, despite no access to the sea.
122
What South American country is landlocked by Peru, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay?
Answer:
Paraguay
Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America, surrounded by Peru, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay. It lost its coastline to Chile in the War of the Pacific (1879–1883), making it reliant on neighboring ports for maritime trade.
123
Which Himalayan country is landlocked between India and China?
Answer:
Bhutan
Bhutan is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, bordered by India to the south and China (Tibet) to the north. Its mountainous landscape and isolationist policies have preserved its unique culture, with no access to the sea shaping its economy and trade.
124
Which country is enclosed by Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, and Latvia?
Answer:
Moldova
Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, surrounded by Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, and Latvia. Its flat terrain and strategic location have made it a historical buffer zone, with significant agricultural and industrial activity despite no coastal access.
125
What country is landlocked between Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, and Turkey?
Answer:
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus, bordered by Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, and Turkey. Despite having access to the Caspian Sea, it is considered landlocked as the Caspian is an inland body of water, not an ocean.
126
Which European country is surrounded by Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland?
Answer:
Austria
Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by eight countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. Its alpine geography and central location have made it a hub for culture, trade, and diplomacy.
127
Which nation is landlocked between Iran, Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan?
Answer:
Armenia
Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus, bordered by Iran, Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Its lack of coastal access and mountainous terrain have influenced its cultural and economic development, with historical significance as one of the world’s oldest Christian nations.
128
What country is entirely enclosed by France and Spain?
Answer:
Andorra
Andorra is a small, landlocked country in the Pyrenees Mountains, bordered by France to the north and Spain to the south. Its mountainous geography and lack of coastline make it one of Europe’s smallest states, relying on tourism and trade with its neighbors.
129
Which country is landlocked between Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, Pakistan, and India?
Answer:
Kyrgyzstan
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, surrounded by Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, Pakistan, and India. Its rugged terrain and lack of coastal access have shaped its history as a crossroads for trade and conquest, with major routes like the Khyber Pass.