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 won the Men's 200m Breaststroke gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Leon Marchand
In an incredible double, Leon Marchand won the 200m Breaststroke gold on the same night he won the 200m Butterfly.
42
What specific kick is used in Breaststroke?
Answer:
Whip kick
Breaststroke uses a whip kick (or frog kick), where legs move simultaneously in the same horizontal plane.
43
Which female swimmer won the 10km Marathon Swimming gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Sharon van Rouwendaal
Netherlands' Sharon van Rouwendaal reclaimed her Olympic title (won in 2016) with a dramatic finish.
44
Which male swimmer won the 10km Marathon Swimming gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Kristof Rasovszky
Hungary's Kristof Rasovszky won the gold medal in the grueling 10km open water swim in the River Seine.
45
What is the maximum distance allowed for the 'underwater pullout' in Breaststroke?
Answer:
No limit (one stroke cycle)
Unlike the 15m limit for other strokes, Breaststroke allows one full underwater arm pull and one leg kick. The swimmer's head must break the surface before the hands turn inward at the widest part of the second stroke.
46
Who won the Women's 200m Backstroke gold medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Kaylee McKeown
Australian Kaylee McKeown successfully defended her title, winning the 200m backstroke in Olympic Record time.
47
In competitive swimming, which lane is assigned to the fastest qualifier?
Answer:
Lane 4
The fastest qualifier is placed in the center lane (Lane 4 in an 8-lane pool), with the second fastest in Lane 5, and so on.
48
Which swimmer won the Men's 200m Butterfly gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Leon Marchand
Leon Marchand defeated World Record holder Kristof Milak in a thrilling final to take the 200m butterfly gold.
49
What is the distance of the flags from the wall in a swimming pool?
Answer:
5 meters
Backstroke flags are suspended 5 meters from each end of the pool to help backstroke swimmers gauge their distance to the wall for turns and finishes.
50
Who is the only swimmer to win the same individual Olympic event four times consecutively (Women's 800m Freestyle)?
Answer:
Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky won the 800m freestyle in London, Rio, Tokyo, and Paris, becoming the only female swimmer to win four consecutive golds in the same event.