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
91
Which game is considered the 'father' of modern E-sports due to QuakeCon and competitive LANs?
Answer:
Quake
Quake (1996) pioneered online multiplayer, clans, and competitive tournaments like the Red Annihilation tournament where the prize was a Ferrari.
92
What is 'Wavedashing'?
Answer:
A movement technique in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Wavedashing is an advanced technique involving air dodging into the ground to slide quickly while remaining standing.
93
Which team famously pulled off a 'Backdoor' victory against SK Gaming at IEM Katowice in League of Legends?
Answer:
Fnatic (xPeke)
Enrique 'xPeke' Cedeño Martínez famously teleported into the enemy base and destroyed the Nexus while dodging enemies, a move now called 'The xPeke'.
94
What does 'Nerf' typically imply about a game update?
Answer:
It makes a weapon, character, or ability weaker
Developers 'nerf' overpowered elements to balance the game.
95
What is the term for a player who calls the strategy and tactics during a match?
Answer:
IGL (In-Game Leader)
The IGL is responsible for making mid-round calls, deciding strategies, and coordinating the team's movements.
96
In CS:GO/CS2, what is an 'Eco Round'?
Answer:
A round where a team spends very little money to save for the next round
An Eco (Economy) round involves buying cheap weapons or nothing at all to build up funds for a full purchase (Full Buy) in subsequent rounds.
97
What does 'APM' stand for?
Answer:
Actions Per Minute
APM is a measure of how many keystrokes and mouse clicks a player performs in a minute, often used to gauge speed in RTS games like StarCraft.
98
Which specific move made Street Fighter legend Daigo Umehara famous in 'Evo Moment #37'?
Answer:
The Daigo Parry
Daigo Umehara famously parried Chun-Li's entire super art kick combo with 1 pixel of health remaining before countering to win the match.
99
What is 'Micro' short for in strategy games?
Answer:
Micromanagement
Micro refers to the precise control and movement of individual units or characters to maximize their effectiveness in combat.
100
What is a 'Skins' game economy?
Answer:
Buying and selling cosmetic items for real money
Games like CS:GO developed massive economies revolving around 'skins' (cosmetic weapon finishes) which can be traded or sold for real currency.