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
1451
Which film won Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars?
Answer:
Oppenheimer
'Oppenheimer' won 7 awards, including Best Picture, at the 96th Academy Awards.
1452
Who was the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director?
Answer:
Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow became the first female winner in 2010 for 'The Hurt Locker'.
1453
Which two actors tied for Best Actress in 1969?
Answer:
Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand
Katharine Hepburn ('The Lion in Winter') and Barbra Streisand ('Funny Girl') tied for the award.
1454
Who has won the most total Academy Awards in history?
Answer:
Walt Disney
Walt Disney won 22 competitive Oscars and 4 honorary ones, holding the record for most wins.
1455
Which film was the first non-English language movie to win Best Picture?
Answer:
Parasite
South Korea's 'Parasite' (2019) was the first non-English film to win Best Picture.
1456
Who became the oldest winner of the Best Actor Oscar at age 83?
Answer:
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins won Best Actor for 'The Father' in 2021 at the age of 83.
1457
Who is the youngest person to ever win a competitive Academy Award?
Answer:
Tatum O'Neal
Tatum O'Neal won Best Supporting Actress at age 10 for 'Paper Moon'.
1458
Which is the only X-rated film to win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Answer:
Midnight Cowboy
'Midnight Cowboy' (1969) is the only X-rated film (later re-rated R) to win Best Picture.
1459
Which director won Best Director for the film 'Oppenheimer' in 2024?
Answer:
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan won his first Best Director Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'.
1460
Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award?
Answer:
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress for 'Gone with the Wind' in 1940.