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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What is the surface elevation of Lake Malawi?
Answer:
1,550 feet above sea level
Lake Malawi’s surface is 1,550 feet (472 meters) above sea level, lower than Lake Victoria or Lake Tanganyika but higher than Lake Superior.
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What is the surface area of Lake Malawi?
Answer:
11,430 square miles
Lake Malawi’s surface area is 11,430 square miles (29,604 square km), smaller than Great Bear Lake or Lake Baikal but larger than Great Slave Lake.
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Which countries border Lake Malawi?
Answer:
Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique
Lake Malawi is bordered by Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique, distinct from Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, or Lake Superior.
34
What is another name for Lake Malawi?
Answer:
Lake Nyasa
Lake Malawi is also known as Lake Nyasa, a name used historically, distinguishing it from Lake Superior, Lake Baikal, or Lake Victoria.
35
In which continent is Lake Malawi located?
Answer:
Africa
Lake Malawi is located in Africa, bordered by Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique, unlike lakes in North America, Asia, or Australia.
36
Which lake is the tenth largest in the world?
Answer:
Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi is the tenth largest lake in the world by surface area, following Great Slave Lake and concluding the top ten lakes.
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Which lake is the ninth largest in the world?
Answer:
Great Slave Lake
Great Slave Lake is the ninth largest lake in the world by surface area, following Great Bear Lake and preceding Lake Malawi.
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What is the surface area of Great Bear Lake?
Answer:
12,028 square miles
Great Bear Lake’s surface area is 12,028 square miles (31,153 square km), slightly smaller than Lake Baikal but larger than Great Slave Lake or Lake Malawi.
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Where is Great Bear Lake located?
Answer:
Africa
Great Bear Lake is located in Canada, unlike Lake Baikal in Russia or lakes in Africa or the United States.
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Which lake is the eighth largest in the world?
Answer:
Great Bear Lake
Great Bear Lake is the eighth largest lake in the world by surface area, following Lake Baikal and preceding Great Slave Lake and Lake Malawi.