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
131
Which city holds the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
Answer:
Timbuktu
Death Valley reached 56.7°C, the highest temperature recorded.
132
Who holds the record for the longest fingernails ever recorded?
Answer:
Ayanna Williams
Diana Armstrong holds the record for the longest combined fingernail length.
133
Which reptile holds the record for the fastest moving on land?
Answer:
Leatherback turtle
Black mambas can move at speeds up to 20 km/h.
134
Which structure holds the record for the longest suspension bridge?
Answer:
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Turkey’s 1915 Çanakkale Bridge has the longest suspension span in the world.
135
Which person holds the record for the fastest time to solve a Rubik’s Cube?
Answer:
Max Park
Max Park holds multiple world records for solving Rubik’s Cubes at extreme speed.
136
Which fruit holds the world record for being the heaviest ever grown?
Answer:
Pumpkin
The heaviest pumpkin ever grown weighed over 1,200 kg.
137
Which animal holds the record for the longest lifespan?
Answer:
Greenland shark
Greenland sharks can live for more than 400 years, the longest lifespan of any vertebrate.
138
Which country holds the record for the most Nobel Prize winners?
Answer:
United States
The United States leads in total Nobel Prize recipients.
139
Which dog breed holds the record for the tallest dog ever recorded?
Answer:
Great Dane
The tallest dog, Zeus, was a Great Dane measuring over 1.1 meters at the shoulder.
140
Which person holds the record for the most Guinness World Records overall?
Answer:
Ashrita Furman
Ashrita Furman has set hundreds of Guinness World Records across diverse categories.