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
21
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI cricket match?
Answer:
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma of India holds the record for the highest individual score in a One Day International (ODI), scoring 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014.
22
What is the largest cricket stadium in the world by capacity?
Answer:
Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, is the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators.
23
Which video game console is the best-selling of all time?
Answer:
PlayStation 2
The Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) remains the best-selling video game console of all time, with over 155 million units sold worldwide.
24
What was the first commercially available mobile phone?
Answer:
Motorola DynaTAC 8000X
The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first handheld mobile phone available commercially, released in 1983 with a price tag of nearly $4,000.
25
Who is the best-selling fiction writer of all time?
Answer:
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie is recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, with an estimated 2 billion copies of her books sold.
26
Which book series is the best-selling of all time?
Answer:
Harry Potter
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history, with over 500 million copies sold worldwide.
27
Who holds the record for the longest mustache ever?
Answer:
Ram Singh Chauhan
Ram Singh Chauhan from India holds the record for the longest mustache, measuring 4.29 meters (14 ft) when verified in 2010.
28
Who had the longest beard ever recorded?
Answer:
Hans Langseth
Hans Langseth (Norway/USA) holds the record for the longest beard ever, which measured 5.33 meters (17 ft 6 in) at the time of his death in 1927.
29
What is the largest fish in the ocean?
Answer:
Whale Shark
The Whale Shark is the largest fish in the world, reaching lengths of 12 meters (40 feet) or more. (Note: The Blue Whale is a mammal, not a fish).
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What is the largest living lizard species?
Answer:
Komodo Dragon
The Komodo Dragon, native to Indonesia, is the largest living lizard species, capable of growing up to 3 meters (10 feet) in length and weighing approximately 70 kg.