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
51
Which continent has the smallest population?
Answer:
Antarctica
Antarctica is the least populated continent, with no permanent residents, unlike Oceania, South America, or Europe, hosting only temporary scientific and support staff.
52
What is the approximate surface area of Antarctica in square miles?
Answer:
5.5 million square miles
Antarctica’s surface area is about 5.5 million square miles (14.2 million km²), smaller than Africa’s 11.72 million or North America’s 9.36 million square miles, covered mostly by ice.
53
Which continent is located at the southernmost point of Earth?
Answer:
Antarctica
Antarctica is the southernmost continent, encompassing the South Pole, unlike South America, Africa, or Australia, which are farther north, making it a unique polar region.
54
Which continent is the fifth largest by land area?
Answer:
Antarctica
Antarctica is the fifth largest continent, following South America, with a land area smaller than Europe but larger than Oceania, dominated by its ice-covered terrain.
55
Which South American city is the second most populous after Sao Paulo?
Answer:
Lima, Peru
Buenos Aires, with about 15 million in its metropolitan area, is South America’s second most populous city after Sao Paulo, surpassing Lima, Bogota, and Rio de Janeiro.
56
Which South American country has the longest coastline?
Answer:
Argentina
Chile has South America’s longest coastline, stretching over 6,435 kilometers along the Pacific, longer than Brazil, Argentina, or Peru, due to its narrow, elongated shape.
57
Which South American island is the second largest after Tierra del Fuego?
Answer:
Marajo Island
Marajo Island in Brazil is South America’s second largest island after Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, larger than the Galapagos, Falkland, or Chiloe Islands, located in the Amazon Delta.
58
Which South American river is the second longest after the Amazon?
Answer:
Parana River
The Parana River is South America’s second longest river, stretching about 4,880 kilometers, shorter than the Amazon but longer than the Orinoco, Madeira, or Sao Francisco rivers.
59
Which South American country has the second largest population after Brazil?
Answer:
Peru
Colombia, with about 51 million people, is South America’s second most populous country after Brazil, surpassing Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela, driven by its urban centers like Bogota.
60
Which of the following is a famous tourist attraction in South America?
Answer:
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu in Peru is a famous South American tourist attraction, a UNESCO site, unlike the Great Wall, Taj Mahal, or Pyramids, which are in Asia and Africa, drawing global visitors.