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
What year was the 'Dream Team' (NBA players allowed) formed?
Answer:
1992
The 1992 Barcelona Olympics was the first time professional NBA players represented the USA.
22
Who holds the Women's Pole Vault Olympic Record?
Answer:
Yelena Isinbayeva
Yelena Isinbayeva (Russia) set the Olympic Record of 5.05m in Beijing 2008.
23
Which country won the Men's 4x100m Relay World and Olympic record of 36.84s?
Answer:
Jamaica
The Jamaican team (Carter, Frater, Blake, Bolt) set the record at the London 2012 Olympics.
24
What is the Women's 200m Backstroke Olympic Record?
Answer:
2:03.73
Kaylee McKeown (Australia) set the Olympic Record of 2:03.73 in Paris 2024.
25
Who holds the record for most Golds in Men's Fencing?
Answer:
Aladar Gerevich
Aladar Gerevich (Hungary) won 7 Gold medals in sabre fencing between 1932 and 1960. (Mangiarotti has more total medals, but 6 Golds).
26
What is the Men's High Jump Olympic Record?
Answer:
2.39m
Charles Austin (USA) set the Olympic Record of 2.39m at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
27
Which nation marches first in the Opening Ceremony Parade of Nations?
Answer:
Greece
Greece marches first to honor the origins of the Olympics, while the host nation marches last.
28
Who holds the Women's Heptathlon Olympic Record?
Answer:
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee set the World and Olympic record of 7,291 points in Seoul 1988.
29
Which year saw the first introduction of the Olympic Torch Relay?
Answer:
1936 Berlin
The tradition of the torch relay from Olympia to the host city was introduced at the 1936 Berlin Games.
30
Who is the oldest Olympic Gold medalist in history (Summer)?
Answer:
Oscar Swahn
Oscar Swahn won Gold in shooting at the 1912 Stockholm Games at age 64. (He won silver at age 72).