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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What is the Men's Discus Throw Olympic Record set in Paris 2024?
Answer:
70.00m
Rojé Stona (Jamaica) broke the Olympic record with a throw of 70.00m, upsetting the favorite Mykolas Alekna.
32
What colors are the five Olympic rings?
Answer:
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red
These colors were chosen because at least one of them appeared on the flag of every nation at the time.
33
Who holds the record for the most Gold medals in Olympic Sailing history?
Answer:
Ben Ainslie
Sir Ben Ainslie (Great Britain) won 4 Golds and 1 Silver between 1996 and 2012.
34
Which tennis player completed the 'Golden Slam' (4 Grand Slams + Olympic Gold) in a single year?
Answer:
Steffi Graf
Steffi Graf (Germany) is the only player to achieve the Golden Slam in a single calendar year (1988).
35
What is the Men's 10,000m Olympic Record set in Paris 2024?
Answer:
26:43.14
Joshua Cheptegei (Uganda) broke Kenenisa Bekele's 2008 record with a time of 26:43.14.
36
Which sport has been dominated by China, winning the vast majority of Gold medals since 2000?
Answer:
Table Tennis
China has won 32 out of 37 Gold medals available in Table Tennis since it was introduced in 1988 (up to 2020).
37
Who holds the Women's Long Jump Olympic Record?
Answer:
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) set the Olympic Record of 7.40m in Seoul 1988.
38
Which country won the 'Miracle on Ice' hockey game in 1980?
Answer:
USA
The USA team, composed of college players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team.
39
What is the Women's 400m Olympic Record set in Paris 2024?
Answer:
48.17s
Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic) broke Marie-José Pérec's 1996 record with a time of 48.17 seconds.
40
Who holds the record for the most points scored in a Men's Decathlon at the Olympics?
Answer:
Damian Warner
Damian Warner (Canada) set the Olympic Record with 9,018 points at the Tokyo 2020 Games.