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
191
Which strait is the widest in the world?
Answer:
Mozambique Channel
The Mozambique Channel, at 1,600 km, is the widest strait, a key maritime landmark, wider than the Strait of Malacca (890 km).
192
Which continent has the most plateau landmarks listed?
Answer:
Asia
Asia has six plateau landmarks (Tibetan, Deccan, Pothohar, Loess, Iranian, Anatolia), more than North America (four) or Africa (two).
193
Which plateau spans Bolivia, Peru, and Chile?
Answer:
Altiplano Plateau
The Altiplano Plateau, at 200,000 square km, is a high-altitude landmark in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile, unlike Patagonia (Argentina).
194
Which plateau is in Queensland, Australia?
Answer:
Atherton Tableland
The Atherton Tableland, at 32,000 square km, is a landmark in Queensland, Australia, unlike the Kimberly Plateau (Northwest Australia).
195
Where is the Central Siberian Plateau located?
Answer:
Russia
The Central Siberian Plateau, at 3.5 million square km, is a vast Russian landmark, unlike the Kimberly Plateau (Australia).
196
Which plateau is in Antarctica?
Answer:
Antarctica Plateau
The Antarctica Plateau, with a 1,000-mile diameter, is a remote landmark in Antarctica, unlike the Tibetan Plateau (China).
197
Which plateau is in Western USA?
Answer:
Mexican Plateau
The Colorado Plateau, at 337,000 square km, is a scenic landmark in Western USA, unlike the Ozark Plateau (Missouri/Arkansas).
198
What is the area of the Deccan Plateau?
Answer:
1.9 million square km
The Deccan Plateau, a major Indian landmark, spans 1.9 million square km, smaller than the Iranian Plateau (3.7 million square km).
199
Which plateau is in Northern Pakistan?
Answer:
Pothohar Plateau
The Pothohar Plateau, at 22,254 square km, is a regional landmark in Northern Pakistan, unlike Chota Nagpur (India).
200
Where is the Tibetan Plateau located?
Answer:
Qinghai-Tibet, China
The Tibetan Plateau, the highest at 2.5 million square km, is a landmark in Qinghai-Tibet, China, unlike the Deccan Plateau (India).