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 is the third longest river in the world?
Answer:
a) Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the third longest river, at 3,915 miles, following the Amazon and Nile.
132
What is the height of Mattenbachfälle?
Answer:
a) 2,755 feet
Mattenbachfälle has a height of 2,755 feet (840 meters), equal to Pu’uka’oku Falls and James Bruce Falls.
133
Where is Mattenbachfälle located?
Answer:
a) Switzerland
Mattenbachfälle is located in Switzerland, unlike Pu’uka’oku Falls in the USA or Skorga in Norway.
134
Which river ends in the East China Sea?
Answer:
a) Yangtze River
The Yangtze River ends in the East China Sea, unlike the Nile (Mediterranean Sea) or Amazon (Atlantic Ocean).
135
In which country is Angel Falls located?
Answer:
a) Venezuela
Angel Falls is located in Venezuela, unlike Tugela Falls in South Africa or Tres Hermanas in Peru.
136
What is the largest city along the Amazon River?
Answer:
a) Manaus
Manaus is the largest city along the Amazon River, unlike Cairo (Nile) or Shanghai (Yangtze).
137
Which river is known as the ‘River Sea’?
Answer:
a) Amazon River
The Amazon River is called the ‘River Sea’ by Brazilians due to its vastness, unlike the Nile or Yangtze.
138
In which country is Tres Hermanas Falls located?
Answer:
a) Peru
Tres Hermanas Falls is located in Peru, alongside Yumbilla Falls, unlike Angel Falls in Venezuela.
139
Which city is located along the Yangtze River?
Answer:
a) Shanghai
Shanghai is a major city along the Yangtze River, alongside Chongqing and Wuhan, unlike Cairo (Nile) or Manaus (Amazon).
140
What is the height of Skorga?
Answer:
a) 2,835 feet
Skorga has a height of 2,835 feet (864 meters), just below Vinnufallet but above Pu’uka’oku Falls.