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
Which city has been confirmed as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympics?
Answer:
Salt Lake City-Utah
Salt Lake City-Utah was elected as the host for the 2034 Winter Games, returning the event to the city that hosted in 2002.
42
What unique event was organized for the public during the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Marathon Pour Tous
The 'Marathon Pour Tous' (Marathon for All) allowed over 20,000 amateur runners to run the official Olympic marathon course on the same day as the elite women's race.
43
Which country won the gold medal in Wheelchair Rugby at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Answer:
Japan
Japan won their first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Wheelchair Rugby by defeating the USA in the final.
44
Who became the most decorated female US Olympian of all time at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Katie Ledecky
Swimmer Katie Ledecky reached a total of 14 Olympic medals (9 gold), becoming the most decorated American woman in Olympic history.
45
Which African city will host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games?
Answer:
Dakar
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be held in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first Olympic event to be held on the African continent.
46
Which Australian athlete won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in Kayak Cross?
Answer:
Noemie Fox
Noemie Fox won the gold medal in the women's Kayak Cross, a new discipline introduced at Paris 2024, joining her sister Jessica Fox as an Olympic champion.
47
Which city has been confirmed as the host of the 2030 Winter Olympics?
Answer:
French Alps
The French Alps region was officially elected as the host of the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
48
Which country won the gold medal in Blind Football at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, ending Brazil's undefeated streak?
Answer:
France
Host nation France won the Blind Football gold medal after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Argentina, marking the first time Brazil did not win the event.
49
Who won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in the men's Breaking (breakdancing) competition?
Answer:
Phil Wizard
Canadian B-Boy Phil Wizard (Philip Kim) won the inaugural gold medal in men's Breaking at Paris 2024.
50
Which athlete made history at Paris 2024 by becoming the first person to win five consecutive Olympic gold medals in the same individual event?
Answer:
Mijain Lopez
Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez won his fifth consecutive gold medal in the 130kg Greco-Roman event, a feat never before achieved in Olympic history.