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
Which famous boxer won gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics under the name Cassius Clay?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, won the Light Heavyweight gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
12
In which year did the Winter and Summer Olympics start being held in alternate even-numbered years?
Answer:
1994
Until 1992, Summer and Winter Games were held in the same year. The schedule changed with the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Games to alternate them every two years.
13
How many players are on the ice for one team during an Olympic Ice Hockey game (excluding penalties)?
Answer:
6
A standard ice hockey team has 6 players on the ice: one goaltender and five skaters (two defensemen and three forwards).
14
The 'Fosbury Flop' revolutionized High Jump. What was the previous dominant style called?
Answer:
All of the above
Before the Fosbury Flop, jumpers used techniques like the Western Roll, Eastern Cut-off, Scissors, and the Straddle technique.
15
Which country hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998?
Answer:
Japan (Nagano)
The 1998 Winter Olympics were held in Nagano, Japan.
16
Steven Bradbury won an unexpected gold medal in 2002 in which sport?
Answer:
Short Track Speed Skating
Australian Steven Bradbury won gold in the 1000m Short Track event after all his opponents crashed in the final corner, making him the first Winter gold medalist from the Southern Hemisphere.
17
What is the official language(s) of the IOC?
Answer:
French and English
The official languages of the International Olympic Committee are French and English. French is the primary language.
18
Which sport involves a 'clean and jerk' and a 'snatch'?
Answer:
Weightlifting
Weightlifting competitions consist of two specific lifts: the 'Snatch' and the 'Clean and Jerk'.
19
Who is the youngest individual Olympic gold medalist in history?
Answer:
Marjorie Gestring
Marjorie Gestring of the USA won the springboard diving gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics at the age of 13 years and 268 days.
20
Beach Volleyball became an official Olympic sport in which year?
Answer:
1996
Beach Volleyball was introduced as an official medal sport at the 1996 Atlanta Games.