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
171
What is the height of Tugela Falls?
Answer:
a) 3,110 feet
Tugela Falls has a height of 3,110 feet (947 meters), just below Angel Falls but above Tres Hermanas.
172
Which river has the largest hydropower station in the world?
Answer:
a) Yangtze River
The Yangtze River hosts the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydropower station, unlike the Nile’s Aswan High Dam or others.
173
Where does the Amazon River end?
Answer:
a) Atlantic Ocean, Brazil
The Amazon River ends at the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil, unlike the Nile (Mediterranean Sea) or Yangtze (East China Sea).
174
Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
Answer:
a) Angel Falls
Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world, at 3,212 feet, taller than Tugela Falls or others.
175
Where is Skorga located?
Answer:
a) Norway
Skorga is located in Norway, alongside Vinnufallet, unlike Pu’uka’oku Falls in the USA.
176
What is the height of Yumbilla Falls?
Answer:
a) 2,938 feet
Yumbilla Falls has a height of 2,938 feet (896 meters), below Olo’upena Falls but above Vinnufallet.
177
Which country has two waterfalls in the top ten highest list?
Answer:
c) Peru
Peru has two waterfalls in the top ten: Tres Hermanas Falls (3rd) and Yumbilla Falls (5th), unlike Norway or the USA.
178
Which river flows through the most countries among the top three?
Answer:
a) Nile River
The Nile River flows through multiple countries (e.g., Egypt, Sudan, Uganda), more than the Amazon (five countries) or Yangtze (one country).
179
Which river’s true source is the Kagera and Ruvubu in Burundi?
Answer:
a) Nile River
The Nile River’s true source is the Kagera and Ruvubu in Burundi, unlike the Amazon or Yangtze’s sources.
180
What is the height of Tres Hermanas Falls?
Answer:
a) 3,000 feet
Tres Hermanas Falls has a height of 3,000 feet (914 meters), below Tugela Falls but above Olo’upena Falls.