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 discipline of cycling was introduced in the 1998 Asian Games?
Answer:
Mountain Bike
Mountain Biking made its debut at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok.
22
Who is the 'Father of the Asian Games'?
Answer:
Guru Dutt Sondhi
Guru Dutt Sondhi, an Indian IOC member, was the visionary behind the Asian Games Federation and is credited as the father of the Asian Games movement.
23
Which non-Olympic sport has India won a Gold medal in at the 2018 Asian Games (Partnered Event)?
Answer:
Bridge (Men's Pair)
Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar won the gold medal in the Men's Pair Bridge event at the 2018 Asian Games.
24
What is the name of the official song of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games?
Answer:
The Love We Share
'The Love We Share' was released as the official theme song for the Hangzhou Asian Games.
25
Which was the first Asian Games to hold events in three different cities (Jakarta, Palembang, and Bandung surrounding areas)?
Answer:
2018 Jakarta-Palembang
The 2018 Games were officially co-hosted by Jakarta and Palembang, but events were also held in Bandung and other areas of West Java and Banten.
26
Which country won the Men's Football Gold medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games?
Answer:
South Korea
South Korea defeated Japan 2-1 in the final to win the gold medal in men's football at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, securing their third consecutive title.
27
Which sport includes events like 'Nanquan' and 'Taijiquan' in the Asian Games?
Answer:
Wushu
Wushu, a Chinese martial art, includes forms (Taolu) events such as Nanquan, Changquan, and Taijiquan.
28
Which Asian Games saw the first unified march of North and South Korea during the opening ceremony?
Answer:
2002 Busan
The 2002 Busan Asian Games marked a historic moment where North and South Korea marched together under the Unification Flag during the opening ceremony.
29
Who was the first woman to light the Asian Games cauldron?
Answer:
Won Hye-kyung
South Korean skater Won Hye-kyung was one of the lighters of the cauldron at the 1999 Winter Asian Games, but in Summer Games, traditions vary. (Note: In 1986 Seoul, Jang Jae-jin and Park Sun-ja lit it).
30
Which event is unique to the Asian Games and not played in the Olympics, involving a stick and a ball on horseback (Tent Pegging is related)?
Answer:
Polo
Polo has been played at the Asian Games (e.g., 1982) but is not currently an Olympic sport.