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 known as 'The Don' in cricket?
Answer:
Donald Bradman
Sir Donald Bradman is reverently known as 'The Don'. He is widely considered the greatest batsman of all time, finishing his career with a staggering Test batting average of 99.94.
22
Which MotoGP legend is known as 'The Doctor'?
Answer:
Valentino Rossi
Valentino Rossi is universally known as 'The Doctor'. The nickname is attributed to the respect he commands in the sport and the clinical precision with which he rides and diagnoses bike issues.
23
Ricky Ponting, the Australian cricket captain, was known as:
Answer:
Punter
Ricky Ponting is nicknamed 'Punter'. In Australian slang, a punter is someone who bets on horse races. Ponting earned this nickname due to his love for greyhound and horse racing betting.
24
Who is known as 'Djoker' on the tennis tour?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is nicknamed 'Djoker' (a play on his surname and the word 'Joker') because of his sense of humor and his history of doing impersonations of other players early in his career.
25
Which footballer is known as 'The Egyptian King'?
Answer:
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah is affectionately called 'The Egyptian King' by Liverpool fans due to his incredible goal-scoring records and his status as an icon in his home country of Egypt.
26
The 'Springboks' is the nickname for which national team?
Answer:
South Africa Rugby
The South African national rugby union team is known as the 'Springboks' (or 'the Boks'), named after the springbok, a medium-sized antelope found in South Africa.
27
Which MLB legend was called 'The Sultan of Swat'?
Answer:
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth, the baseball icon, was known as 'The Sultan of Swat' because of his prodigious power hitting. 'Swat' refers to hitting the ball hard, and he transformed the game with his home runs.
28
Who is known as 'Iron Mike'?
Answer:
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson, one of the most feared heavyweight boxers in history, is known as 'Iron Mike' due to his ferocious punching power and intimidating durability in the ring.
29
Which Australian cricketer was nicknamed 'Pidge'?
Answer:
Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath was nicknamed 'Pidge' or 'Pigeon' because of his thin legs and hunched shoulders early in his career, which his teammates thought resembled a pigeon.
30
The Brazilian football legend Pele is also known as:
Answer:
O Rei
Pele is widely known as 'O Rei', which translates to 'The King' in Portuguese. This title reflects his status as arguably the greatest football player in the history of the sport.