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 has taken the most wickets in Women's ODI cricket?
Answer:
Jhulan Goswami
India's Jhulan Goswami is the leading wicket-taker in Women's ODI history with over 250 wickets.
42
Which country played in the first-ever Test match in 1877?
Answer:
England and Australia
The first official Test match was played between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 1877.
43
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a T20 International (Men's)?
Answer:
Aaron Finch
Aaron Finch scored 172 runs off 76 balls against Zimbabwe in 2018, the highest individual score in Men's T20Is.
44
Which wicketkeeper has the most dismissals in a single ODI World Cup tournament?
Answer:
Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist affected 21 dismissals in the 2003 World Cup, the most by a wicketkeeper in a single edition.
45
Who scored the fastest half-century in Test cricket history?
Answer:
Misbah-ul-Haq
Misbah-ul-Haq scored a 50 off just 21 balls against Australia in 2014. (Note: Jacques Kallis scored one in 24 balls). Misbah's record stands for fastest 50 by balls faced.
46
Which player has the most 'Not Outs' in ODI history?
Answer:
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni holds the record for the most not outs in ODI history (84), a testament to his role as a finisher.
47
Who was the first female cricketer to score a double century in ODIs?
Answer:
Belinda Clark
Australia's Belinda Clark became the first cricketer (male or female) to score an ODI double century, making 229* against Denmark in 1997.
48
Who holds the record for the most runs in a single over in Test cricket?
Answer:
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah holds the world record for scoring the most runs in a single Test over (35 runs), achieved off the bowling of Stuart Broad in 2022.
49
Which bowler bowled the fastest delivery ever recorded in international cricket?
Answer:
Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar bowled a delivery clocked at 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph) against England during the 2003 World Cup, which remains the official record.
50
Who was the first cricketer to play 200 Test matches?
Answer:
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer in history to have played 200 Test matches. His 200th match was his final game against the West Indies in 2013.