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
1461
Which film shares the record for the most Oscar wins (11) with 'Ben-Hur' and 'Titanic'?
Answer:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' won all 11 awards it was nominated for, tying the record.
1462
Who is the most nominated actor/actress in Oscar history?
Answer:
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep holds the record with 21 acting nominations.
1463
What was the first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Answer:
Wings
'Wings' (1927) won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture (then called 'Outstanding Picture').
1464
Which actress holds the record for the most Academy Award wins in acting categories?
Answer:
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn won four Best Actress Oscars, the most for any performer.
1465
Which actor has won the most Academy Awards for Best Actor?
Answer:
Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis has won three Best Actor Oscars, the most for any male actor in the lead category.
1466
Who holds the record for the most Best Director wins in Oscar history?
Answer:
John Ford
John Ford won the Academy Award for Best Director a record four times.
1467
Which film won the 'Big Five' Academy Awards (Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay) in 1991?
Answer:
The Silence of the Lambs
'The Silence of the Lambs' is one of only three films to win the 'Big Five' Oscars.
1468
Which US President received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, shortly after taking office?
Answer:
Barack Obama
Barack Obama was awarded the prize in 2009 for his 'extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples'.
1469
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for the discovery of:
Answer:
microRNA and its role in gene regulation
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won for the discovery of microRNA, a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated.
1470
Who was the Vietnamese leader who refused the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize (shared with Henry Kissinger)?
Answer:
Le Duc Tho
Le Duc Tho refused the prize because peace had not yet been established in Vietnam.