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 Bangladesh all-rounder has been ranked No. 1 in all three formats simultaneously?
Answer:
Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan holds the unique distinction of being ranked the number one all-rounder in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is simultaneously.
12
Who was the first bowler to reach 500 ODI wickets?
Answer:
Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram was the first bowler in history to take 500 wickets in One Day International cricket.
13
Which English batsman is known for perfecting the 'Reverse Sweep'?
Answer:
Andy Flower
While many play it now, Andy Flower was one of the earliest and most proficient exponents of the reverse sweep in international cricket. (Mike Gatting is also famous for failing at it, but Flower mastered it).
14
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI match?
Answer:
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma scored 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014, which remains the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
15
Who is the only captain to win all three major ICC trophies (ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy)?
Answer:
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is the only captain to have won the T20 World Cup (2007), the ODI World Cup (2011), and the Champions Trophy (2013).
16
Which fast bowler was nicknamed 'Pigeon'?
Answer:
Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath was nicknamed 'Pigeon' by his teammates due to his thin legs in his early playing days.
17
Who is the youngest cricketer to score a Test century?
Answer:
Mohammad Ashraful
Mohammad Ashraful of Bangladesh holds the record for being the youngest Test centurion, achieving it at the age of 17 years and 61 days.
18
Which Zimbabwean cricketer was a world-class wicketkeeper-batsman in the 1990s and 2000s?
Answer:
Andy Flower
Andy Flower is regarded as Zimbabwe's greatest cricketer, known for his exceptional batting and wicketkeeping skills.
19
Who is the most successful captain in IPL history (by titles won)?
Answer:
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has led Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL titles, making him the most successful captain in the tournament's history.
20
Which bowler took all 10 wickets in a single Test innings against Pakistan in 1999?
Answer:
Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble became the second bowler in history (after Jim Laker) to take all 10 wickets in a single Test innings.