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
41
Who is the only person to win the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a manager (along with Mário Zagallo and Didier Deschamps)?
Answer:
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer, 'The Kaiser', won the World Cup as West Germany's captain in 1974 and as their manager in 1990.
42
Which Australian spinner is credited with delivering the 'Ball of the Century' to Mike Gatting in 1993?
Answer:
Shane Warne
Shane Warne's first ball in an Ashes series drifted and spun sharply to clip Mike Gatting's off-stump, becoming known as the 'Ball of the Century'.
43
Who broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's long-standing NBA all-time scoring record in 2023?
Answer:
LeBron James
LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387 points to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
44
Which Ethiopian marathon runner famously won the 1960 Rome Olympics marathon while running barefoot?
Answer:
Abebe Bikila
Abebe Bikila won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics running barefoot, setting a world record.
45
Who is the only tennis player to complete the Grand Slam (winning all four majors in a calendar year) twice?
Answer:
Rod Laver
Rod Laver achieved the Calendar Grand Slam in 1962 (as an amateur) and again in 1969 (as a professional).
46
Which golfer holds the record for the most Major championship victories (18)?
Answer:
Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus, known as 'The Golden Bear', won 18 Major championships, a record that Tiger Woods (with 15) has chased.
47
Which NBA player holds the record for the most championships won as a player (11 titles)?
Answer:
Bill Russell
Bill Russell was the centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty, winning 11 NBA championships in his 13-year career.
48
Who is the only goalkeeper in history to have won the Ballon d'Or (1963)?
Answer:
Lev Yashin
Lev Yashin, nicknamed 'The Black Spider', is the only goalkeeper to ever win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
49
Who scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final?
Answer:
Andrés Iniesta
Andrés Iniesta scored in extra time against the Netherlands to give Spain its first World Cup trophy.
50
Which NFL player is considered the greatest defensive player ever and changed the game as a linebacker for the Giants?
Answer:
Lawrence Taylor
Lawrence Taylor (LT) revolutionized the linebacker position with his speed and aggression.