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
The 2018 Asian Games were unique because they were co-hosted by which two cities?
Answer:
Jakarta and Palembang
The 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia were the first in history to be co-hosted by two distinct cities: Jakarta (the capital) and Palembang (capital of South Sumatra).
92
Who was the mascot of the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi?
Answer:
Appu
Appu, a baby elephant, was the mascot for the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi. It was the first time a mascot was used in the history of the Asian Games.
93
Which sport made its debut as a medal event at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games?
Answer:
eSports
eSports made its debut as an official medal event at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, after appearing as a demonstration sport in 2018. The competitions included games like League of Legends and PUBG Mobile.
94
Which country dominated the medal tally in the early years of the Asian Games (1951–1978)?
Answer:
Japan
Japan dominated the medal standings in the first eight editions of the Asian Games, from 1951 until 1978. China took over the top spot starting in 1982.
95
What symbol appears in the center of the Asian Games emblem?
Answer:
A Bright Sun
The official emblem of the Asian Games features a bright red sun with 16 rays and a white circle in the middle, representing the warm spirit of the Asian people.
96
Which city hosted the 19th Asian Games (officially 2022, held in 2023)?
Answer:
Hangzhou
The 19th Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China. Originally scheduled for 2022, they were postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
97
Which country has hosted the Asian Games the most times?
Answer:
Thailand
Thailand has hosted the Asian Games four times (1966, 1970, 1978, and 1998), all of which were held in Bangkok, making it the most frequent host nation.
98
What is the official motto of the Asian Games?
Answer:
Ever Onward
The motto 'Ever Onward' was given by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, representing the spirit of the Asian Games.
99
Which organization creates the rules and regulations for the Asian Games?
Answer:
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), headquartered in Kuwait City, is the governing body of sports in Asia and supervises the Asian Games. It replaced the Asian Games Federation in 1982.
100
When and where were the first Asian Games held?
Answer:
1951, New Delhi
The inaugural Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, in March 1951. They were officially opened by Indian President Rajendra Prasad, with 11 participating nations.