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 took a stunning diving catch at slip to dismiss Robin Uthappa in the 2007 World Cup, despite being one of the heaviest players?
Answer:
Dwayne Leverock
Bermuda's Dwayne Leverock took a spectacular diving catch at slip against India in 2007, creating one of the most iconic images in World Cup history.
42
Which New Zealand captain is credited with the innovative strategy of opening the bowling with spinner Deepak Patel in 1992?
Answer:
Martin Crowe
Martin Crowe utilized innovative tactics in the 1992 World Cup, including opening the bowling with off-spinner Deepak Patel and using pinch hitters.
43
Who was the highest run-scorer for India in the 1983 World Cup final?
Answer:
Kris Srikkanth
Kris Srikkanth was the top scorer in the low-scoring 1983 final, making 38 runs off 57 balls.
44
Which team caused a major upset by defeating India in the group stage of the 2007 World Cup?
Answer:
Bangladesh
Bangladesh defeated India by 5 wickets in the group stage in Port of Spain, contributing to India's early exit from the 2007 tournament.
45
Who bowled the Super Over for England in the 2019 World Cup final?
Answer:
Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer bowled the decisive Super Over against New Zealand, defending 15 runs to help England win on boundary count.
46
Which stadium has hosted the most World Cup finals?
Answer:
Lord's (London)
Lord's Cricket Ground in London has hosted the World Cup final five times (1975, 1979, 1983, 1999, and 2019).
47
Which English player famously used a squash ball inside his glove while scoring a century in the 2007 World Cup final?
Answer:
Adam Gilchrist
Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist used a squash ball in his glove to improve his grip, scoring 149 off 104 balls in the 2007 final against Sri Lanka.
48
Who was the Player of the Tournament in the 1999 World Cup?
Answer:
Lance Klusener
South African all-rounder Lance Klusener won the award for his explosive finishing and wicket-taking, scoring 281 runs and taking 17 wickets.
49
Which team holds the unwanted record for the lowest score in World Cup history?
Answer:
Canada
Canada was bowled out for just 36 runs against Sri Lanka during the 2003 World Cup in Paarl.
50
Which player famously played for two different countries in the Cricket World Cup (Australia and South Africa)?
Answer:
Kepler Wessels
Kepler Wessels played for Australia in the 1983 World Cup and later captained South Africa in the 1992 World Cup.