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
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Which female athlete still holds the world records for the 100m and 200m sprints set in 1988?
Answer:
Florence Griffith-Joyner
Florence Griffith-Joyner, known as 'Flo-Jo', set the blistering records of 10.49s (100m) and 21.34s (200m) which have yet to be broken.
32
Which Russian wrestler went undefeated for 13 years and won three Olympic gold medals?
Answer:
Aleksandr Karelin
Aleksandr Karelin, known as 'The Experiment', had a record of 887 wins and 2 losses and went six years without giving up a point.
33
Who was the captain of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup?
Answer:
Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev led the 'underdog' Indian team to a historic victory against the mighty West Indies in the 1983 final.
34
Which swimmer won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics, a record that stood until 2008?
Answer:
Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz set a record of seven gold medals in a single Games, which was only surpassed by Michael Phelps in 2008.
35
Who holds the world record for the long jump (8.90m) set at the 1968 Olympics?
Answer:
Bob Beamon
Bob Beamon's leap of 8.90m shattered the previous record by 55cm; it remains the Olympic record and the second longest jump in history.
36
Which Formula One driver won five World Championships with four different teams in the 1950s?
Answer:
Juan Manuel Fangio
Argentine driver Fangio dominated the first decade of F1 racing, setting a standard of excellence that lasted for decades.
37
Who is the most successful Badminton player of all time, having won two Olympic golds and five World Championships?
Answer:
Lin Dan
Lin Dan, known as 'Super Dan', completed the 'Super Grand Slam' by winning all nine major titles in the badminton world.
38
Which Indian Hockey player is known as 'The Wizard' and won three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936)?
Answer:
Dhyan Chand
Major Dhyan Chand is widely considered the greatest field hockey player of all time for his extraordinary ball control.
39
Who revolutionized the high jump event by introducing a backward jumping style in 1968?
Answer:
Dick Fosbury
Dick Fosbury won gold at the 1968 Olympics using the 'Fosbury Flop', a technique where the athlete jumps over the bar back-first.
40
Which female tennis player holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles (24) across both amateur and Open eras?
Answer:
Margaret Court
Australian Margaret Court won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, one more than Serena Williams' 23.