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
181
When was Notre-Dame Cathedral restored after the 2019 fire?
Answer:
2024
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, a Gothic landmark, was restored and reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire, a significant update.
182
Which strait separates Australia and New Guinea?
Answer:
Torres Strait
The Torres Strait, at 150 km, is a key landmark separating Australia and New Guinea, unlike the Strait of Hormuz (Iran/Oman).
183
Which strait separates South Korea and Japan?
Answer:
Korea Strait
The Korea Strait, at 200 km, is an Asian maritime landmark separating South Korea and Japan, unlike the Dover Strait (England/France).
184
Which strait is the narrowest listed?
Answer:
Strait of Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar, at 13 km, is the narrowest listed strait, a critical maritime landmark, narrower than the Bosporus (3.7 km, possibly a minimum).
185
Which strait separates China and Taiwan?
Answer:
Formosa/Taiwan Strait
The Formosa/Taiwan Strait, at 180 km, is a geopolitically significant landmark separating China and Taiwan.
186
Where is the Dover Strait located?
Answer:
England/France
The Dover Strait, at 34 km, is a key European landmark separating England and France, unlike the Strait of Gibraltar (Spain/Morocco).
187
Which strait connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
Answer:
Strait of Magellan
The Strait of Magellan, at 570 km, is a historic landmark connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at South America’s tip.
188
Which strait separates Alaska and Eastern Siberia?
Answer:
Davis Strait
The Bering Strait, at 82 km, is a significant landmark separating Alaska and Eastern Siberia, unlike the Davis Strait (Greenland/Canada).
189
What is the width of the Strait of Hormuz?
Answer:
39 km
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route landmark, is 39 km wide, wider than Bab-el-Mandeb (30 km) but narrower than the Bering Strait (82 km).
190
Which strait separates Spain and Morocco?
Answer:
Strait of Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar, at 13 km, is a historic maritime landmark separating Spain and Morocco, unlike the Strait of Hormuz (Iran/Oman).