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 lake is the deepest in the world?
Answer:
Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world, with a maximum depth of 5,387 feet, deeper than Lake Tanganyika, Lake Superior, or Lake Michigan.
42
What is the maximum depth of Lake Baikal?
Answer:
5,387 feet
Lake Baikal’s maximum depth is 5,387 feet (1,642 meters), making it the deepest lake in the world, surpassing Lake Tanganyika’s 4,820 feet.
43
What is the surface area of Lake Baikal?
Answer:
12,248 square miles
Lake Baikal’s surface area is 12,248 square miles (31,722 square km), slightly smaller than Lake Tanganyika but larger than Lake Malawi or Lake Victoria.
44
Where is Lake Baikal located?
Answer:
Russia (Asia)
Lake Baikal is located in Russia, within Asia, unlike lakes in Africa, North America, or Australia.
45
Which lake is the seventh largest in the world?
Answer:
Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is the seventh largest lake in the world by surface area, following Lake Tanganyika and preceding Great Bear Lake and Lake Malawi.
46
How long is Lake Tanganyika?
Answer:
420 miles
Lake Tanganyika is 420 miles (676 km) long, longer than Lake Malawi (363 miles) or Great Slave Lake (300 miles).
47
What is the maximum depth of Lake Tanganyika?
Answer:
4,820 feet
Lake Tanganyika’s maximum depth is 4,820 feet (1,470 meters), one of the deepest lakes, far exceeding Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, or Lake Victoria.
48
What is the elevation of Lake Tanganyika above sea level?
Answer:
2,536 feet
Lake Tanganyika’s elevation is 2,536 feet (773 meters) above sea level, lower than Lake Victoria (3,720 feet) but higher than Lake Malawi (1,550 feet).
49
What is the surface area of Lake Tanganyika?
Answer:
12,700 square miles
Lake Tanganyika’s surface area is 12,700 square miles (32,900 square km), smaller than Lake Victoria but larger than Lake Malawi.
50
Which countries border Lake Tanganyika?
Answer:
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Lake Tanganyika is bordered by Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia, distinct from Lake Victoria, Lake Superior, or the Caspian Sea.