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
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Which U.S. waterfall in California is one of the tallest, flowing seasonally?
Answer:
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls, in California’s Yosemite National Park, is one of the tallest U.S. waterfalls at 739 m, flowing seasonally, as listed in web sources. Havasu, McWay, and Bridalveil are shorter, making Yosemite Falls the correct choice.
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What is the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, located in Venezuela?
Answer:
Angel Falls
Angel Falls, in Venezuela, is the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 m, as noted in web sources. Tugela is debated, Yosemite and Olo’upena are shorter or less accessible, making Angel Falls the correct choice.
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Which South American waterfall spans Argentina and Brazil with 275 cascades?
Answer:
Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls, straddling Argentina and Brazil, comprises 275 cascades over 2.7 km, as listed in web sources. Angel and Kaieteur are single drops, Cataratas del Niagara is a misnomer, making Iguazu Falls the correct choice.
14
What is the African waterfall forming the world’s largest water curtain?
Answer:
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border, forms the world’s largest water curtain (1,708 m wide), as noted in web sources. Tugela is taller, Kalambo and Murchison are smaller, making Victoria Falls the correct choice.
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Which waterfall straddles the Canada-USA border, known for its massive flow rate?
Answer:
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, on the Canada-USA border, is renowned for its massive flow rate of 2,400 m³/s, with 2025 studies predicting slower erosion due to drier Great Lakes conditions, as per a web source. Yosemite, Havasu, and Multnomah are smaller, making Niagara Falls the correct choice.