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
What is the name of the first principal stream of the Nile River?
Answer:
a) Blue Nile
The Blue Nile is the first principal stream of the Nile River, contributing significantly to its flow, alongside the White Nile and Atbara.
122
Which river’s source is in the Andes Mountains?
Answer:
a) Amazon River
The Amazon River’s source is Lago Villafro in the Andes Mountains, Peru, unlike the Nile or Yangtze’s sources.
123
Where is the source of the Amazon River?
Answer:
a) Lago Villafro, Andes Mountains, Peru
The Amazon River’s source is Lago Villafro in the Andes Mountains, Peru, unlike the Nile or Yangtze’s sources.
124
What is the name of the second principal stream of the Nile River?
Answer:
a) Atbara
The Atbara is the second principal stream of the Nile River, following the Blue Nile and preceding the White Nile.
125
What is the starting point of the Yangtze River?
Answer:
a) Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
The Yangtze River’s starting point is the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, distinct from the Amazon’s or Nile’s sources.
126
What is the length of the Nile River?
Answer:
a) 4,132 miles
The Nile River’s length is 4,132 miles (6,650 km), making it longer than the Amazon (4,000 miles) or Yangtze (3,915 miles).
127
Which river is Asia’s longest?
Answer:
a) Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is Asia’s longest river, at 3,915 miles, longer than the Ganges or other Asian rivers.
128
What is the average daily discharge of the Nile River?
Answer:
a) 300 million cubic meters
The Nile River’s average discharge is about 300 million cubic meters per day, a key measure of its flow volume.
129
Where does the White Nile originate?
Answer:
a) Lake Victoria, Uganda
The White Nile originates from Lake Victoria in Uganda, distinct from the Blue Nile’s source at Lake Tana or other rivers’ origins.
130
Which is the second longest river in the world?
Answer:
a) Amazon River
The Amazon River is the second longest river, at 4,000 miles, following the Nile (4,132 miles) and longer than the Yangtze (3,915 miles).