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
21
The major mountain range of South America, the Andes, runs primarily along which coast?
Answer:
West Coast (Pacific)
The Andes Mountains form the longest continental mountain range in the world, running along the western edge of South America, parallel to the Pacific Ocean.
22
Which country is known as the 'Pearl of Africa'?
Answer:
Uganda
Winston Churchill famously described Uganda as the 'Pearl of Africa' due to its natural beauty.
23
What is the official language of the Philippines?
Answer:
Filipino and English
The official languages of the Philippines are Filipino (based primarily on Tagalog) and English.
24
Which country is the most populous in the Arabian Peninsula?
Answer:
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula by area and the most populous.
25
Which country is separated from North America by the Bering Strait?
Answer:
Russia
The Bering Strait separates the Chukotka Peninsula of Russia (Asia) from the Seward Peninsula of Alaska (North America).
26
What is the official language of Hungary?
Answer:
Hungarian
Hungarian (Magyar) is the official language of Hungary. It is a Finno-Ugric language, unrelated to the surrounding Slavic or Germanic languages.
27
Which country is the smallest member of the European Union by area?
Answer:
Malta
Malta, an archipelago in the Mediterranean, is the smallest member state of the European Union by both area and population.
28
The vast majority of Australia's population lives within how many kilometers of the coast?
Answer:
100 km
It is estimated that over 85% of Australians live within 100 kilometers of the coastline due to the arid interior.
29
Which language is the national language of Mexico?
Answer:
Spanish
Spanish is the de facto national language of Mexico and is spoken by the overwhelming majority of the population.
30
Which country in Europe has the largest percentage of its area covered by glaciers and ice caps?
Answer:
Iceland
Iceland, often called the 'Land of Fire and Ice', has the largest percentage of its area covered by glaciers and ice caps in Europe.