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 team won the 2019 World Cup final on the boundary count rule?
Answer:
England
England won the 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand. After the match and the Super Over both ended in a tie, England was awarded the trophy because they had hit more boundaries in the match.
92
Which player has scored the most centuries in World Cup history?
Answer:
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most centuries in World Cup history with 7 hundreds, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 6 during the 2023 tournament.
93
Who took the first-ever hat-trick in an ICC Cricket World Cup?
Answer:
Chetan Sharma
India's Chetan Sharma took the first World Cup hat-trick in 1987 against New Zealand, dismissing Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith, and Ewen Chatfield.
94
In which year did Pakistan win their only ODI World Cup title?
Answer:
1992
Pakistan won the 1992 World Cup under the captaincy of Imran Khan, defeating England by 22 runs in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
95
Which country hosted the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup?
Answer:
India
India hosted the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup solely for the first time; previous tournaments in the subcontinent were co-hosted with neighbors.
96
Who was the first player to score a double century in a World Cup match?
Answer:
Chris Gayle
West Indies' Chris Gayle became the first player to score a double century in a World Cup match, scoring 215 against Zimbabwe during the 2015 World Cup.
97
Which bowler has taken the most wickets in World Cup history?
Answer:
Glenn McGrath
Australian pacer Glenn McGrath holds the record for the most wickets in World Cup history, with 71 scalps across four tournaments (1996–2007).
98
Who holds the record for the most runs scored in a single World Cup tournament?
Answer:
Virat Kohli
In the 2023 World Cup, Virat Kohli set a new record by scoring 765 runs in a single edition, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 673 runs set in 2003.
99
Which nation has won the ICC Cricket World Cup the most times?
Answer:
Australia
Australia is the most successful team in World Cup history, having won the tournament six times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023).
100
Which team won the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975?
Answer:
West Indies
The West Indies, led by Clive Lloyd, won the first-ever Cricket World Cup in 1975 by defeating Australia by 17 runs in the final at Lord's, London.