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
61
Katchatheevu Island was ceded by India to which country in 1974, causing ongoing political debate?
Answer:
Sri Lanka
India ceded Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka to settle maritime boundaries, but Indian fishermen's rights in the area remain a contentious issue.
62
Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs are islands in the Persian Gulf disputed between:
Answer:
Iran and UAE
Iran seized the islands in 1971 just before the formation of the UAE, which claims them as part of the Emirate of Sharjah/Ras Al Khaimah.
63
Badme was the flashpoint town for the war between:
Answer:
Ethiopia and Eritrea
The 1998–2000 border war was triggered by a skirmish in Badme. A boundary commission awarded it to Eritrea, but Ethiopia occupied it until 2018.
64
Sabah (North Borneo) is a Malaysian state claimed by:
Answer:
Philippines
The Philippines maintains a dormant claim to Sabah based on the historical territory of the Sultanate of Sulu.
65
Migingo Island in Lake Victoria is disputed between:
Answer:
Kenya and Uganda
The tiny, densely populated island is rich in fish stocks, leading to tensions between Kenya and Uganda over ownership.
66
The Shatt al-Arab waterway dispute was a major cause of war between:
Answer:
Iran and Iraq
Disputes over navigation rights and the border along the Shatt al-Arab were a primary catalyst for the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988).
67
Hans Island was a disputed territory between Canada and Denmark (Greenland) known for the:
Answer:
Whisky War
The dispute was resolved in 2022. Before that, the two nations would leave bottles of whisky or schnapps for each other on the island.
68
Preah Vihear Temple was the subject of a border dispute and ICJ ruling between:
Answer:
Cambodia and Thailand
The ICJ ruled in 1962 (and clarified in 2013) that the temple belongs to Cambodia, but the surrounding area remained disputed.
69
The Ilemi Triangle is a disputed area primarily controlled by Kenya but claimed by:
Answer:
South Sudan
The territory is de facto Kenyan but claimed by South Sudan (and historically Ethiopia) due to unclear colonial treaties.
70
Which European country has a border dispute with Portugal over Olivenza?
Answer:
Spain
Spain administers Olivenza, but Portugal does not recognize Spanish sovereignty over the territory, citing the Treaty of Vienna (1815).