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
Which Summer Olympics was the first to be boycotted by major nations?
Answer:
1956 Melbourne
While 1980 is famous, the 1956 Melbourne Games were the first to see boycotts: Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon (Suez Crisis); Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland (Hungarian Revolution); and China (Taiwan issue).
22
What replaced the use of live birds in shooting events after 1900?
Answer:
Clay pigeons
Clay pigeons (ceramic discs) replaced live birds to standardize the sport and address animal welfare concerns.
23
Which US speed skater became the first person to win all five distances in a single Winter Olympics (1980)?
Answer:
Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden won an unprecedented five gold medals in individual events at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, setting four Olympic records and one world record.
24
Which country always marches last in the Opening Ceremony?
Answer:
The Host Country
According to tradition, the host country of the current Olympic Games enters the stadium last during the Parade of Nations.
25
Table Tennis was introduced to the Olympics in which city?
Answer:
Seoul (1988)
Table Tennis made its Olympic debut at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea.
26
Which snowboarder is known as 'The Flying Tomato'?
Answer:
Shaun White
Shaun White, an American snowboarder and skateboarder, is nicknamed 'The Flying Tomato' due to his red hair (in his earlier years).
27
The 2010 Winter Olympics were held in which Canadian city?
Answer:
Vancouver
The 2010 Winter Olympics took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
28
Who was the first US woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics?
Answer:
Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph, who had overcome polio as a child, became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
29
What is the name of the Winter Olympics event that involves sweeping the ice with brooms?
Answer:
Curling
Curling involves players sliding stones and using brooms to sweep the ice in front of the stone to influence its speed and direction.
30
Which athlete won four gold medals in gymnastics at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Answer:
Simone Biles
Simone Biles dominated the Rio 2016 Games, winning four gold medals (Team, All-Around, Vault, Floor) and one bronze.