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
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Which athlete became the fastest man (100m winner) of the 2019 South Asian Games?
Answer:
Hassan Saaid (Maldives)
Hassan Saaid won the gold in the men's 100m sprint, bringing historic glory to the Maldives.
42
The 1993 South Asian Games were originally postponed due to political unrest in which host country?
Answer:
Bangladesh
The 6th South Asian Games in Dhaka were postponed from 1992 to 1993 due to the demolition of the Babri Masjid and subsequent regional unrest.
43
Which country won the Men's Basketball gold medal in the 2019 South Asian Games?
Answer:
India
India won the gold medal in Men's Basketball in 2019, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
44
Which sport is Bhutan most successful in at the South Asian Games?
Answer:
Archery
Archery is the national sport of Bhutan, and they consistently win medals in this discipline at the South Asian Games.
45
How many gold medals did Sri Lanka win in the 2019 South Asian Games?
Answer:
40
Sri Lanka finished 3rd in the medal tally with 40 gold medals, following India and Nepal.
46
Which city hosted the 10th South Asian Games in 2006?
Answer:
Colombo
The 10th South Asian Games were held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2006.
47
Which Pakistani athlete won the gold medal in Javelin Throw at the 2019 South Asian Games?
Answer:
Arshad Nadeem
Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in 2019 with a Games Record throw, qualifying directly for the Tokyo Olympics.
48
In which South Asian Games did Neeraj Chopra win a gold medal before his Olympic fame?
Answer:
2016 Guwahati/Shillong
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2016 South Asian Games with a record-equaling throw.
49
What was the mascot of the 2010 South Asian Games held in Dhaka?
Answer:
Kutum
The mascot was 'Kutum', a magpie robin (Doel), which is the national bird of Bangladesh.
50
Which country hosted the 2nd South Asian Games in 1985?
Answer:
Bangladesh
The 2nd South Asian Games were held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1985.