Competitive Exams MCQs
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Competitive Exams MCQs

Practice solved GENERAL KNOWLEDGE MCQs for this class with answers and explanations.

3 Topics
27 MCQs
4 Papers
Q21
The oldest Monarchy in the world is:
A Nepal
B Japan
C Britain
D Saudi Arabia
Explanation
Japan is traditionally regarded as the world's oldest continuous hereditary monarchy, with the Japanese imperial institution traditionally traced to Emperor Jimmu.
Q22
Which is the greatest archipelago on the globe?
A Japan
B West Indies
C Philippines
D Indonesia
Explanation
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, consisting of thousands of islands spread across Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Q23
INTERPOL has its headquarters at:
A London
B The Hague
C Geneva
D Lyon
Explanation
INTERPOL's General Secretariat is headquartered in Lyon, France.
Q24
Which continent will hold the Football World Cup in 2026?
A Europe
B Asia
C North America
D Australia
Explanation
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, all of which are located in North America.
Q25
Which one of the following is used in an oven?
A X-Rays
B UV Rays
C Microwaves
D Radioactive waves
Explanation
Microwave ovens use microwaves, a form of electromagnetic radiation, to heat food by causing molecules such as water to vibrate.
Q26
Approximately what percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
A 51%
B 61%
C 71%
D 81%
Explanation
Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, while about 29% consists of land. Most of this water is found in the world's oceans and seas, with smaller amounts in glaciers, groundwater, lakes, and rivers.
Q27
Which climatic region is characterized by very high temperatures and very low rainfall?
A Mountain Region
B Coastal Region
C Hot Desert Region
D Monsoon Region
Explanation
A hot desert region is characterized by extremely high temperatures, very low and irregular rainfall, and sparse vegetation. Deserts generally receive less than about 250 mm of precipitation annually. Examples include the Thar Desert in Pakistan and India and the Sahara Desert in Africa.