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
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Which South African cricketer is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders, with over 10,000 runs and 250 wickets in both Tests and ODIs?
Answer:
Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis is often cited as the greatest cricketer to ever play the game due to his incredible statistics with both bat and ball.
12
Who is the only cricketer to hit six sixes in an over in First-Class cricket (1968)?
Answer:
Sir Garfield Sobers
Sir Gary Sobers was the first to achieve this feat while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan.
13
Which American swimmer won 12 Olympic medals, including 8 golds, in the 1920s before becoming 'Tarzan'?
Answer:
Johnny Weissmuller
Johnny Weissmuller was a swimming superstar who later found fame as the actor playing Tarzan in films.
14
Who became the youngest ever Formula One World Champion in 2010 (a record held at the time)?
Answer:
Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel won his first championship at age 23 with Red Bull Racing.
15
Which AC Milan defender played for the club for 25 seasons and won 5 Champions League titles?
Answer:
Paolo Maldini
Paolo Maldini is regarded as one of the greatest defenders ever and a symbol of loyalty, spending his entire career at AC Milan.
16
Who is the Moroccan runner who holds the world record for the 1500m and the mile?
Answer:
Hicham El Guerrouj
Hicham El Guerrouj is considered the greatest middle-distance runner of all time, holding records set in the late 1990s.
17
Who defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match in 1973?
Answer:
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in three straight sets, a landmark moment for women's sports.
18
Which cyclist won five consecutive Tour de France titles from 1991 to 1995?
Answer:
Miguel Induráin
Spanish cyclist Miguel Induráin was the first person to win five consecutive Tour de France titles.
19
Who is the American skateboarder who was the first to land a '900' degree spin?
Answer:
Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk landed the 900 at the 1999 X Games, cementing his status as the most famous skateboarder in history.
20
Which female fighter was the first woman to be signed by the UFC and became a global superstar?
Answer:
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey was the first UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion and instrumental in bringing women's MMA to the mainstream.