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 is the only player to have won the European Golden Boy award twice? (Note: Trick question as it's typically once, but one award was close)? Actually, who is the first defender to win it?
Answer:
Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt became the first defender to win the Golden Boy award in 2018.
22
What is the record for the most goals scored by a single player in World Cup Finals (the final match)?
Answer:
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé has scored 4 goals across World Cup finals (1 in 2018, 3 in 2022), the most by any individual.
23
Who was the first English team to win the European Cup?
Answer:
Manchester United
Manchester United became the first English winners of the European Cup in 1968, defeating Benfica.
24
Which player played for three different national teams in World Cups?
Answer:
Dejan Stanković
Dejan Stanković played in the World Cup for Yugoslavia (1998), Serbia and Montenegro (2006), and Serbia (2010).
25
Who is the most expensive goalkeeper in football history?
Answer:
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Kepa moved from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in 2018 for a fee of €80 million, the highest for a goalkeeper.
26
Which team is known as 'The Invincibles' for going an entire Premier League season unbeaten?
Answer:
Arsenal (2004)
Arsenal won the 2003-04 Premier League title without losing a single game (26 wins, 12 draws).
27
Who holds the record for the most career appearances in Serie A?
Answer:
Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon broke Paolo Maldini's record, finishing with 657 Serie A appearances.
28
Which player has scored the most goals in El Clásico history?
Answer:
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi holds the record for the most goals in matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with 26 goals.
29
Who was the first player to score 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League?
Answer:
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to reach the 100-goal landmark in the Champions League in April 2017.
30
Which player holds the record for the most goals in a single Europa League season?
Answer:
Radamel Falcao
Radamel Falcao scored 17 goals for Porto in the 2010-11 Europa League season.