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
Breakdancing (Breaking) was included in the Hangzhou 2022 Games as a precursor to its debut in which Olympics?
Answer:
Paris 2024
Breaking made its Asian Games debut in Hangzhou as a qualifier and precursor to its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games.
12
Which country topped the medal table at the 1986 Asian Games?
Answer:
China
China topped the medal table in 1986 (Seoul), narrowly beating hosts South Korea (94 golds vs 93 golds).
13
The 2006 Asian Games in Doha were the first to broadcast in which format?
Answer:
High Definition (HD)
The 2006 Doha Games were the first Asian Games to be broadcast in High Definition (HD).
14
Which country won the gold medal in Women's Cricket at the 2022 Asian Games?
Answer:
India
The Indian women's cricket team won the gold medal on their Asian Games debut in 2022, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
15
Which athlete won the 'Most Valuable Player' award at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games?
Answer:
Kosuke Hagino
Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino won the MVP award in 2014 after winning 4 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
16
Which venue hosted the cricket matches during the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games?
Answer:
Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field
Cricket matches at the Hangzhou Games were held at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field of Zhejiang University of Technology.
17
How many times has India hosted the Asian Games?
Answer:
Twice
India has hosted the Asian Games twice: the inaugural games in 1951 and again in 1982, both in New Delhi.
18
Which sport is 'Soft Tennis' most similar to, appearing in the Asian Games?
Answer:
Lawn Tennis
Soft Tennis is similar to Lawn Tennis but uses a softer, inflatable rubber ball and lighter rackets. It is very popular in East Asia.
19
What happens if a country refuses to play a match for political reasons (e.g., against Israel in the past)?
Answer:
Opponent is awarded a walkover win
Historically, if a team refused to play (as happened often with Israel before 1974), the opponent was awarded a win by walkover.
20
Which nation has never hosted the Asian Games despite being a major sporting power in the continent?
Answer:
Malaysia
Unlike Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines (which hosted in 1954), Malaysia has never hosted the Asian Games (though it hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1998).