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
1441
Which film won Best Picture after a famous envelope mix-up with 'La La Land'?
Answer:
Moonlight
'Moonlight' was the actual winner, announced after 'La La Land' was mistakenly read out.
1442
Who won Best Actress for 'La La Land'?
Answer:
Emma Stone
Emma Stone won her first Best Actress Oscar for 'La La Land'.
1443
Which actor won two consecutive Best Actor Oscars for 'Philadelphia' and 'Forrest Gump'?
Answer:
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is one of the few actors to win back-to-back Oscars (1993, 1994).
1444
Who is the only person to win an Oscar for playing a member of the opposite sex?
Answer:
Linda Hunt
Linda Hunt won Best Supporting Actress for playing a male character in 'The Year of Living Dangerously'.
1445
Which country has won the most Oscars for Best International Feature Film?
Answer:
Italy
Italy holds the record for the most wins in the Best International Feature Film category.
1446
What was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture?
Answer:
Beauty and the Beast
'Beauty and the Beast' (1991) was the first animated film nominated for Best Picture.
1447
Who won the Best Actor Oscar for portraying Freddie Mercury?
Answer:
Rami Malek
Rami Malek won Best Actor for 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
1448
Which film received the most nominations (14) without winning Best Picture?
Answer:
La La Land
'La La Land' received 14 nominations (tying the record) but lost Best Picture to 'Moonlight'.
1449
Who is the most nominated living person in Oscar history?
Answer:
John Williams
Composer John Williams holds the record for the most nominations by a living person (54).
1450
Which actor refused his Best Actor Oscar for 'The Godfather' in 1973?
Answer:
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando refused the award in protest of Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans, sending Sacheen Littlefeather in his place.