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
11
What is the new name of the synchronized swimming discipline adopted by the IOC?
Answer:
Artistic Swimming
The sport formerly known as Synchronized Swimming is now officially called Artistic Swimming.
12
Which country won the Team Gold in Artistic Swimming at Paris 2024?
Answer:
China
With Russia absent, China dominated the competition to win their first-ever Olympic gold in Artistic Swimming.
13
Who won the men's 1500m gold in a surprise upset over Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr?
Answer:
Cole Hocker
American Cole Hocker produced a stunning finish to win gold in the 1500m, setting an Olympic record.
14
Which sport's speed climbing event was separated into its own medal event for the first time in Paris 2024?
Answer:
Sport Climbing
In Tokyo, climbing was one combined event. In Paris, Speed Climbing was a separate medal event from the Boulder & Lead combined event.
15
Who was the flag bearer for the USA at the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony alongside Nick Mead?
Answer:
Katie Ledecky
Swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead were the flag bearers for Team USA at the Closing Ceremony.
16
Which country won the gold medal in the Women's Rugby Sevens?
Answer:
New Zealand
The New Zealand Black Ferns Sevens defended their Olympic title by defeating Canada in the final.
17
Which iconic Paris landmark hosted the Beach Volleyball events?
Answer:
Eiffel Tower Stadium
A temporary stadium was built at the Champ de Mars, directly at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, for Beach Volleyball.
18
Which athlete won the 200m gold medal, becoming the first Botswanan Olympic champion?
Answer:
Letsile Tebogo
Letsile Tebogo made history by winning the men's 200m, earning Botswana its first-ever Olympic gold medal.
19
Which American cyclist won gold in the Women's Road Race?
Answer:
Kristen Faulkner
Kristen Faulkner shocked the field to win the women's road race gold medal with a solo breakaway.
20
Which Japanese fencer won the nation's first individual fencing gold medal?
Answer:
Koki Kano
Koki Kano won the gold in Men's Individual Épée, a historic first individual fencing gold for Japan.