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 smallest country by population?
Answer:
Vatican City
Vatican City has the smallest population of any sovereign state.
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What is the longest bridge over water?
Answer:
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is often cited as the longest bridge over water (continuous), though Danyang-Kunshan is the longest bridge overall.
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Which country has the most time zones?
Answer:
France
France, including its overseas territories, covers the most time zones (12).
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What is the largest stadium in the world by capacity?
Answer:
Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium in India is the largest cricket stadium and often cited as the largest active stadium by capacity.
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What is the fastest-growing plant?
Answer:
Bamboo
Certain species of Bamboo hold the record as the fastest-growing plants.
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What is the largest planet moon relative to its parent planet?
Answer:
Charon (Pluto)
Charon is the largest moon relative to the size of its parent body (Pluto), though Pluto is a dwarf planet.
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Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
Answer:
Nitrogen
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.
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Which element is the most abundant in Earth's crust?
Answer:
Oxygen
Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust.
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What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Answer:
Diamond
Diamond is the hardest known natural material on the Mohs scale.
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What is the longest lifespan of any vertebrate?
Answer:
Greenland Shark
The Greenland Shark has the longest known lifespan of all vertebrate species, estimated to live up to 400 years.