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
1431
Which actor won Best Actor for 'The Revenant'?
Answer:
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Best Actor Oscar for 'The Revenant'.
1432
Who hosted the Oscars the most times?
Answer:
Bob Hope
Bob Hope hosted the ceremony 19 times.
1433
Which director won for 'The Departed' after decades of snubs?
Answer:
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese finally won Best Director for 'The Departed' in 2007.
1434
Who won Best Supporting Actor for playing the Joker in 'The Dark Knight'?
Answer:
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his role as the Joker.
1435
Which silent film won Best Picture in 2012, the first since the original ceremony?
Answer:
The Artist
'The Artist' became the first silent film to win Best Picture since 'Wings' (1927).
1436
Who holds the record for most Best Actor nominations without a win?
Answer:
Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole received 8 Best Actor nominations but never won a competitive Oscar.
1437
Which actress won Best Actress for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'?
Answer:
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress.
1438
Who directed 'Titanic' and 'Avatar'?
Answer:
James Cameron
James Cameron directed both films, winning Best Director for 'Titanic'.
1439
Which film is the only sequel to win Best Picture?
Answer:
The Godfather Part II
'The Godfather Part II' was the first sequel to win Best Picture (The Return of the King also won later).
1440
Who is the only actor to receive a posthumous Best Actor nomination and win?
Answer:
Peter Finch
Peter Finch won Best Actor posthumously for 'Network' (1976). Heath Ledger won Supporting Actor.