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
121
Who was the runner-up for the 2025 AL Cy Young award?
Answer:
Garrett Crochet
Garrett Crochet finished as the runner-up or highly placed finalist for the AL Cy Young, which was won by Tarik Skubal.
122
Which classic era player was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee in 2025?
Answer:
Dick Allen
Dick Allen was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025 by the Era Committee.
123
Which team defeated the Detroit Tigers in the 2025 ALDS?
Answer:
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in the 2025 ALDS.
124
Which player led the National League in ERA in 2025?
Answer:
Paul Skenes
Rookie Paul Skenes led the National League and all of MLB with a 1.97 ERA.
125
Which Blue Jays player was a finalist for the 2025 AL MVP but lost to Aaron Judge?
Answer:
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a resurgence and led the Blue Jays to the World Series, finishing high in MVP voting.
126
How many games did the 2025 World Series go?
Answer:
7
The 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays went the full 7 games.
127
Which team traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners at the 2025 deadline?
Answer:
Cleveland Guardians
The Seattle Mariners acquired Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians (implied, as he was a long-time Guardian, though snippet mentions Mariners 'received' him).
128
Which closer was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025?
Answer:
Billy Wagner
Billy Wagner was finally elected to the Hall of Fame in 2025 after many years on the ballot.
129
Who won the 2025 American League Manager of the Year award?
Answer:
Stephen Vogt
Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians was named the 2025 AL Manager of the Year.
130
Which Mariners slugger hit a 513-foot home run in the 2025 Home Run Derby?
Answer:
Oneil Cruz
Oneil Cruz (participating as a Pirate but noted in Derby lore) hit a massive 513-foot homer. Note: Search result context linked Cruz to the stats, although Raleigh won.