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
151
Which artist has the most monthly listeners on Spotify (as of 2024 records)?
Answer:
The Weeknd
The Weeknd often holds the top spot, being the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
152
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Answer:
Avatar
Avatar holds the record for the highest-grossing film of all time at the global box office.
153
Who became the first female Prime Minister of a Muslim nation?
Answer:
Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto became the first female Prime Minister of a Muslim-majority country (Pakistan) in 1988.
154
What was the weight of the largest kidney stone removed from a patient?
Answer:
620 g
The largest kidney stone removed weighed 620 g (1.36 lb) and was removed from a patient in Pakistan in 2008.
155
Who holds the record for the fastest time to wire a standard plug?
Answer:
Nouman Anjum
Nouman Anjum of Pakistan set the record for the fastest time to wire a plug, achieving it in 35.93 seconds.
156
What is the most expensive man-made object ever built?
Answer:
International Space Station (ISS)
The International Space Station (ISS) is the most expensive single item ever constructed, with a cost estimated over $100 billion.
157
What was the first video on YouTube to reach 10 billion views?
Answer:
Baby Shark Dance
The 'Baby Shark Dance' video became the first YouTube video to surpass 10 billion views in 2022.
158
Which individual YouTuber has the most subscribers?
Answer:
MrBeast
MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) holds the record for the most subscribers for an individual male on YouTube, surpassing PewDiePie.
159
What is the loudest animal on Earth?
Answer:
Sperm Whale
The Sperm Whale can produce sounds up to 230 decibels, making it the loudest animal on Earth.
160
What is the longest time a person has voluntarily held their breath underwater?
Answer:
24 minutes 37 seconds
Budimir Šobat (Croatia) set the record for the longest time breath held voluntarily (male) at 24 minutes 37.36 seconds.