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 is the Czech javelin thrower who holds the world record of 98.48m?
Answer:
Jan Železný
Jan Železný is widely considered the greatest javelin thrower ever, winning three Olympic golds and setting the WR.
22
Which American track star won nine Olympic gold medals and four golds at the 1984 Los Angeles Games?
Answer:
Carl Lewis
Carl Lewis matched Jesse Owens' feat of winning four gold medals in a single Olympics (100m, 200m, Long Jump, Relay).
23
Who scored a breathtaking volley in the 2002 Champions League final for Real Madrid?
Answer:
Zinedine Zidane
Zidane's left-footed volley against Bayer Leverkusen is considered one of the greatest goals in Champions League history.
24
Which Native American athlete was stripped of his 1912 Olympic medals because he had played semi-pro baseball?
Answer:
Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe, considered one of the most versatile athletes of the 20th century, had his medals reinstated posthumously.
25
Who is the Ukrainian pole vaulter who broke the world record 35 times?
Answer:
Sergey Bubka
Sergey Bubka dominated men's pole vault for years, winning six consecutive World Championships and an Olympic gold.
26
Which tennis legend won five consecutive Wimbledon titles from 1976 to 1980?
Answer:
Björn Borg
Swedish player Björn Borg dominated Wimbledon in the late 70s and is known for his rivalry with John McEnroe.
27
Who is the British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games (1984-2000)?
Answer:
Steve Redgrave
Sir Steve Redgrave is the most successful male rower in Olympic history, winning gold at five successive Games.
28
Which surfer has won the World Surf League title a record 11 times?
Answer:
Kelly Slater
Kelly Slater is regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, winning titles over a span of two decades.
29
Who became the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously?
Answer:
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez in 2016 to hold both the Featherweight and Lightweight belts.
30
Who is the Dutch footballer credited with inventing or popularizing the 'Total Football' philosophy?
Answer:
Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff was the on-field architect of Total Football and won the Ballon d'Or three times.