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
101
How many points is a 'Grand Amplitude' throw worth?
Answer:
4 points
Throws with grand amplitude (lifting the opponent high and throwing them through the air) are awarded 4 points (formerly 5 points in some eras, but currently 4 under UWW rules, sometimes 5 depending on the specific danger landing context in very recent updates, but 4 is the standard high-value throw score).
102
What equipment is mandatory for a wrestler to wear?
Answer:
Singlet
A singlet is the standard one-piece uniform worn by wrestlers. While headgear and knee pads are often optional or permitted, the singlet (or the newer two-piece compression gear) is mandatory.
103
Which of the following moves is illegal in amateur wrestling?
Answer:
Full Nelson
The Full Nelson is generally illegal in amateur wrestling (especially if applied from the back without the arm to the side) because it can put dangerous pressure on the neck and spine.
104
What is a 'Step-out' point?
Answer:
1 point for forcing the opponent out of the zone
If a wrestler steps out of the wrestling area (the orange zone boundaries) with their whole foot while in a standing position, the opponent is awarded 1 point.
105
What score gap results in a 'Technical Superiority' win in Greco-Roman wrestling?
Answer:
8 points
In Greco-Roman wrestling, the threshold for Technical Superiority is lower than in Freestyle; the match ends if a wrestler leads by 8 points.
106
What score gap results in a 'Technical Superiority' win in Freestyle wrestling?
Answer:
10 points
In Freestyle wrestling, if a wrestler establishes a lead of 10 points over their opponent (e.g., 10-0 or 12-2), the match ends immediately due to Technical Superiority.
107
What is the color of the central wrestling area on a standard UWW mat?
Answer:
Dark Blue
The central wrestling area is a circle that is dark blue (often with a logo). This is surrounded by an orange band (the passivity zone) and then a blue protection area.
108
How long is a standard senior level Olympic wrestling match?
Answer:
Two periods of 3 minutes
A standard international wrestling match consists of two periods of 3 minutes each, with a 30-second break in between the periods.
109
What represents the international governing body for the sport of wrestling?
Answer:
UWW (United World Wrestling)
United World Wrestling (UWW) is the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling. It was formerly known as FILA until it rebranded in 2014.
110
What is the term for winning a match by pinning the opponent's shoulders to the mat?
Answer:
Victory by Fall
A Victory by Fall (or a Pin) occurs when a wrestler holds both of their opponent's shoulder blades simultaneously against the mat. This immediately ends the match regardless of the score.