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
41
Which landlocked African country is known for its highland geography?
Answer:
Rwanda
Rwanda is landlocked and known for its hilly, highland terrain.
42
Which Asian country is both landlocked and doubly landlocked?
Answer:
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is doubly landlocked — surrounded only by other landlocked countries.
43
Which African nation is landlocked and dominated by desert landscapes?
Answer:
Niger
Niger is landlocked and contains large parts of the Sahara Desert.
44
Which landlocked country ranks as the third largest globally by area?
Answer:
Chad
Chad is the third largest landlocked country by area after Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
45
Which European nation is doubly landlocked?
Answer:
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is doubly landlocked — surrounded by Austria and Switzerland, both landlocked.
46
How many countries are doubly landlocked, surrounded only by other landlocked nations?
Answer:
2
There are two doubly landlocked countries: Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan.
47
How many South American countries lack coastal access?
Answer:
2
South America has two landlocked countries: Bolivia and Paraguay.
48
How many Asian nations are landlocked?
Answer:
11
Asia contains 11 landlocked countries (such as Bhutan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan).
49
Which of the following is a landlocked European country?
Answer:
Hungary
Hungary is landlocked; Sweden, Denmark and Finland have coastlines.
50
Which of these countries has access to a coastline?
Answer:
Peru
Peru has a Pacific coastline; Bolivia, Mali, and Nepal are landlocked.