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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Who is the New Zealand rugby legend regarded as the first true global superstar of rugby union?
Answer:
Jonah Lomu was a New Zealand rugby union player. His physicality and speed at the 1995 World Cup made him the sport's first global superstar.
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Which heavyweight champion retired undefeated with a record of 49-0 in 1956?
Answer:
Rocky Marciano was an American professional boxer. He competed from 1947 to 1955 and is the only heavyweight champion to have finished his career undefeated.
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Who is the South African golfer known as the 'Black Knight' who won the career Grand Slam?
Answer:
Gary Player is a South African retired professional golfer. Nicknamed the 'Black Knight', he is one of only five golfers to win all four major championships in his career (Career Grand Slam).
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Which Russian swimmer is considered one of the greatest sprint swimmers, winning 4 Olympic golds?
Answer:
Alexander Popov is a Russian former swimmer. He is regarded as one of the greatest sprint freestyle swimmers of all time, winning gold in the 50m and 100m freestyle at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympics.
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Who holds the NFL records for most career receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns?
Answer:
Jerry Rice is an American former professional football player. He is widely considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history holding the all-time records for receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
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Which Kenyan runner set the 800m world record at the 2012 Olympics without a pacemaker?
Answer:
David Rudisha is a Kenyan former middle-distance runner. At the 2012 London Olympics, he won gold and set the 800m world record (1:40.91) leading from start to finish without a pacemaker.
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Which F1 driver held the record for most Grand Prix wins before Michael Schumacher?
Answer:
Alain Prost is a French retired racing driver and four-time Formula One World Champion. He held the record for most Grand Prix victories (51) until Michael Schumacher surpassed it in 2001.
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Who is the only NBA player to score 100 points in a single game?
Answer:
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain was an American basketball player. On March 2, 1962, he set the NBA single-game scoring record by scoring 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors.
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Which tennis legend won 11 Grand Slam titles and retired at the age of 26?
Answer:
Björn Borg is a Swedish former world No. 1 tennis player. He won 11 Grand Slam singles titles (6 French Open, 5 Wimbledon) before shockingly retiring at the age of 26.
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Which South African cricketer is widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder of the modern era?
Answer:
Jacques Kallis is a South African cricket coach and former cricketer. He is the only player in history to score over 10,000 runs and take over 250 wickets in both Test and ODI cricket.