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
31
Which sport saw the ' repechage round' introduced for the first time in athletics at Paris 2024?
Answer:
200m to 1500m events
Paris 2024 introduced a repechage round for individual track events from 200m to 1500m, giving athletes a second chance to qualify for semi-finals.
32
Who won the men's heavyweight judo (+100kg) gold for France at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Teddy Riner
Teddy Riner won his third individual Olympic gold medal in the +100kg category, delighting the home crowd.
33
Which new format for Modern Pentathlon will debut at the LA 2028 Olympics?
Answer:
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), similar to 'Ninja Warrior', will replace the equestrian show jumping component in Modern Pentathlon for LA 2028.
34
Who lit the cauldron for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony?
Answer:
Five French Paralympic athletes
Five French Paralympians—Alexis Hanquinquant, Nantenin Keita, Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Elodie Lorandi, and Fabien Lamirault—lit the cauldron together.
35
Which venue hosted the track cycling events for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome
The track cycling events took place at the National Velodrome in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.
36
Which gymnastics superstar made a triumphant return to win three gold medals at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Simone Biles
Simone Biles won three gold medals (Team, All-Around, Vault) in Paris, cementing her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time.
37
Which country led the medal table at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
United States
The United States finished atop the medal table with 126 total medals and 40 golds (tied with China on gold but ahead on silver).
38
Who won the men's 100m T64 gold medal at the Paris Paralympics?
Answer:
Sherman Guity
Costa Rica's Sherman Guity won the gold medal in the prestigious men's 100m T64 final.
39
Which sport is confirmed to be REMOVED from the program for LA 2028 after appearing in Paris?
Answer:
Breaking
Breaking (Breakdancing) was a one-time inclusion for Paris 2024 and will not be part of the Los Angeles 2028 program.
40
Who won the women's singles tennis gold medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Zheng Qinwen
China's Zheng Qinwen won the gold medal in women's singles, becoming the first Asian player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold.