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
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What is the 'Cement Mixer'?
Answer:
A pinning hold using a front headlock and arm drag motion
The Cement Mixer is a move used (often from a front headlock) to roll the opponent onto their back by controlling the chin and underhooking the arm.
22
Which move involves lifting the opponent off the mat and slamming them down?
Answer:
Mat return / Slam
A mat return involves lifting a standing opponent and returning them to the mat. It must be done safely; a malicious 'slam' can be illegal.
23
What is the 'Collar Tie'?
Answer:
A hand placement on the back of the opponent's neck
A collar tie is a clinch position where a wrestler cups their hand on the back of the opponent's neck to control their head and posture.
24
What is 'Beach Wrestling'?
Answer:
Wrestling on sand in a circle
Beach Wrestling is a recognized UWW discipline performed on sand within a 7-meter diameter circle, focusing on standing takedowns.
25
What does 'Expose' mean in scoring?
Answer:
To turn the opponent's back toward the mat beyond 90 degrees
Exposure points are awarded when a wrestler forces their opponent's back to face the mat (breaking the 90-degree angle), even if they are not pinned.
26
What is the 'Peterson'?
Answer:
A roll used to reverse an opponent and put them on their back
The Peterson roll is a reversal technique from the bottom position that uses a wrist control and a head trap to roll the opponent onto their back.
27
What is the 'Spladle'?
Answer:
A painful pinning move that splits the legs
The Spladle is a pinning combination (often used in Folkstyle) that stretches the opponent's legs apart (like the splits) while locking the head, often securing a pin.
28
Who is the most decorated Olympic wrestler of all time with 4 Gold medals (Greco-Roman)?
Answer:
Mijaín López
Cuban legend Mijaín López won his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2020 (and a fifth in Paris 2024), surpassing Karelin's three golds.
29
What is an 'Underhook'?
Answer:
Ideally placing an arm under the opponent's arm and up their back
An underhook is a strong control position where a wrestler's arm goes under the opponent's armpit and wraps around their shoulder or back.
30
What is 'Pummeling'?
Answer:
Fighting for inside control of the underhooks
Pummeling is the act of battling for position in the clinch, specifically swimming the arms inside the opponent's arms to gain underhooks.