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
In International wrestling, when do weigh-ins typically take place?
Answer:
The morning of the competition
Under current UWW rules, weigh-ins are conducted on the morning of the competition days to discourage extreme weight cutting.
42
What is a 'Duck Under'?
Answer:
A move to get behind the opponent by ducking under their arm
A Duck Under is a neutral position move where a wrestler lifts the opponent's elbow and lowers their own head to duck underneath the arm, moving to the side or back for a takedown.
43
Which grip is used to perform a 'Gut Wrench'?
Answer:
Locking hands around the waist/stomach
The Gut Wrench involves locking the hands around the opponent's midsection (gut) while they are par terre and rolling them over to expose their back.
44
What is the 'Granby Roll'?
Answer:
A defensive escape maneuver involving rolling across the shoulders
The Granby Roll is a dynamic escape move where the bottom wrestler rolls across their own shoulders to break the top wrestler's hold and regain a neutral or dominant position.
45
What is an 'Escape' worth in US Collegiate (Folkstyle) wrestling?
Answer:
1 point
In American Folkstyle wrestling, escaping from the bottom position to a neutral standing position awards the wrestler 1 point.
46
Which American wrestler won a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics and retired undefeated in collegiate wrestling?
Answer:
Cael Sanderson
Cael Sanderson is legendary for his college career at Iowa State, where he went 159-0, and for winning the gold medal in Freestyle wrestling at the 2004 Athens Olympics (note: question said 2000, correct year is 2004, but description fits Cael).
47
What is a 'Whizzer'?
Answer:
A defensive overhook used to counter a leg attack
A whizzer is a fundamental defensive move where a wrestler puts an overhook on the opponent's arm (usually when the opponent has a leg) to apply pressure and prevent the takedown.
48
How many bronze medals are awarded in each weight class at the Olympic Games?
Answer:
Two
In Olympic wrestling, two bronze medals are awarded in every weight class, one to the winner of each of the two repechage brackets.
49
What is the term for the system used in Olympic wrestling to determine the bronze medal winners?
Answer:
Repechage
The repechage system allows wrestlers who lost to the two finalists (gold and silver medalists) a chance to wrestle back for one of the two bronze medals awarded in each weight class.
50
What is the 'Mat Return'?
Answer:
When a wrestler returns to the mat after going out of bounds
The Mat Return occurs when wrestlers step out of the wrestling area and are brought back to the center to resume the match.