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
Who was the first bowler to take a hat-trick in a Cricket World Cup?
Answer:
Chetan Sharma
India's Chetan Sharma took the first World Cup hat-trick against New Zealand in 1987.
32
Who holds the record for the most consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs?
Answer:
Javed Miandad
Javed Miandad scored 9 consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs in 1987. (Note: Some sources debate this depending on match status, but it is widely cited as the record).
33
Which pair holds the record for the highest partnership in Test cricket for any wicket?
Answer:
Jayawardene & Sangakkara
Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara put on 624 runs for the 3rd wicket against South Africa in 2006.
34
Who scored the first-ever century in T20 International cricket?
Answer:
Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle scored the first-ever T20I century (117) against South Africa in the inaugural World T20 in 2007.
35
Which captain has won the most Test matches?
Answer:
Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith holds the record for the most Test wins as captain, with 53 wins in 109 matches.
36
Who has taken the most 10-wicket hauls in Test cricket history?
Answer:
Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan took 10 wickets in a match on 22 occasions, a record far ahead of Shane Warne in second place (10).
37
Who is the only player to have taken three hat-tricks in Test cricket?
Answer:
Wasim Akram
Wait, correction: Wasim Akram has 2 Test hat-tricks. The correct answer isn't listed as 'only', but specifically, *no one* has 3 Test hat-tricks. Wasim Akram, Hugh Trumble, TJ Matthews, and Stuart Broad have 2. Let's adjust the question for accuracy. **Revised Question:** Which bowler has taken two hat-tricks in Test cricket? (Among options: Wasim Akram).
38
What is the highest team total in a Men's T20 International?
Answer:
344/4
Zimbabwe scored 344/4 against Gambia in 2024, setting the world record for the highest T20I total.
39
Who holds the record for the best bowling figures in a T20 International (Men's)?
Answer:
Syazrul Idrus
Syazrul Idrus of Malaysia took 7 wickets for 8 runs against China in 2023, the best figures in Men's T20I history. (Among Full Members, Deepak Chahar's 6/7 is the best).
40
Which player has scored the most runs in Women's international cricket?
Answer:
Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj is the all-time leading run-scorer in women's international cricket.