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 was the head coach of the German team that won the 2014 World Cup?
Answer:
Joachim Löw
Joachim Löw managed the German national team to their fourth World Cup title in 2014.
22
Who was named the Best Young Player of the 2014 World Cup?
Answer:
Paul Pogba
France's Paul Pogba was awarded the Best Young Player award for his performances in the 2014 tournament.
23
In which year was the World Cup first held in North America?
Answer:
1970
The 1970 World Cup in Mexico was the first time the tournament was hosted in North America.
24
Who won the 1990 FIFA World Cup?
Answer:
West Germany
West Germany won the 1990 World Cup by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final in Rome.
25
Which Colombian player was tragically murdered after scoring an own goal in the 1994 World Cup?
Answer:
Andrés Escobar
Defender Andrés Escobar was murdered in Colombia shortly after the team's elimination, following an own goal against the USA.
26
Which was the first Asian entity to appear in a World Cup (1938)?
Answer:
Dutch East Indies
The Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) was the first Asian team to qualify, playing one match in the 1938 World Cup.
27
Who won the Golden Boot in the 2002 World Cup with 8 goals?
Answer:
Ronaldo Nazário
Ronaldo scored 8 goals in 2002, including two in the final against Germany, to win the Golden Boot.
28
Which player is the only one to have played for three different national teams in the World Cup?
Answer:
Dejan Stanković
Dejan Stanković played for Yugoslavia (1998), Serbia and Montenegro (2006), and Serbia (2010) in World Cup tournaments.
29
The tactical style 'Total Football' is most closely associated with which 1974 World Cup team?
Answer:
Netherlands
The Netherlands, led by Johan Cruyff and coach Rinus Michels, dazzled the world with their fluid 'Total Football' style in 1974.
30
Which was the first World Cup tournament to feature 32 teams?
Answer:
1998 France
The World Cup expanded from 24 to 32 teams starting with the 1998 tournament in France.