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 player has the most 'Man of the Match' awards in World Cup history?
Answer:
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar has won the Man of the Match award 9 times in World Cup history, the most by any player.
22
Which bowler took a hat-trick against Zimbabwe in the 1999 World Cup?
Answer:
Saqlain Mushtaq
Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq took a hat-trick against Zimbabwe at The Oval during the Super Six stage of the 1999 World Cup.
23
Who was the Man of the Match in the 2019 World Cup final?
Answer:
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes was named Man of the Match for his unbeaten 84 in the regulation match and his performance in the Super Over.
24
Which associate nation defeated Pakistan on St. Patrick's Day in the 2007 World Cup?
Answer:
Ireland
Ireland celebrated St. Patrick's Day by knocking Pakistan out of the 2007 World Cup with a famous 3-wicket victory.
25
Who scored an unbeaten 188 against the UAE in the 1996 World Cup, the highest score at the time?
Answer:
Gary Kirsten
South Africa's Gary Kirsten scored 188 not out against the UAE in Rawalpindi, holding the record for the highest score until Chris Gayle broke it in 2015.
26
Which player took 3 wickets and effected two crucial run-outs in the 1975 World Cup final?
Answer:
Viv Richards
Viv Richards executed three run-outs (impacting the Chappell brothers and Turner) in the final against Australia, playing a key role in the West Indies' win.
27
Who was the captain of the Sri Lankan team that won the 1996 World Cup?
Answer:
Arjuna Ranatunga
Arjuna Ranatunga was the astute captain who led Sri Lanka to their historic 1996 World Cup triumph.
28
How many overs per side were played in the first World Cup in 1975?
Answer:
60
The first three World Cups (1975, 1979, 1983) featured matches of 60 overs per innings before being reduced to 50 overs in 1987.
29
Which team upset Australia in the group stage of the 1983 World Cup?
Answer:
Zimbabwe
In their first-ever international match, Zimbabwe stunned Australia by beating them by 13 runs in the 1983 World Cup.
30
Who holds the record for the fastest 50 in World Cup history?
Answer:
Brendon McCullum
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum scored a 50 off just 18 balls against England in the 2015 World Cup.