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
Which team holds the record for the fewest points in a single Premier League season?
Answer:
Derby County
Derby County finished the 2007-08 season with only 11 points, the lowest total in Premier League history.
42
Who was the first African player to win the Ballon d'Or?
Answer:
George Weah
Liberian striker George Weah won the Ballon d'Or in 1995, remaining the only African player to win the award.
43
Which country has the smallest population to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup?
Answer:
Iceland
Iceland qualified for the 2018 World Cup with a population of approximately 334,000, becoming the smallest nation to ever reach the finals.
44
Who scored 5 goals in just 9 minutes in a Bundesliga match?
Answer:
Robert Lewandowski
In 2015, Robert Lewandowski came off the bench for Bayern Munich against Wolfsburg and scored 5 goals in a span of 8 minutes and 59 seconds.
45
Which club is recognized as the oldest existing football club in the world?
Answer:
Sheffield FC
Sheffield FC, founded in 1857, is recognized by FIFA as the oldest existing football club in the world.
46
Who is the oldest active professional footballer as of 2024?
Answer:
Kazuyoshi Miura
Kazuyoshi Miura, known as 'King Kazu', continues to play professionally in his late 50s, having started his career in 1986.
47
Which match holds the record for the most yellow cards issued in a single World Cup game?
Answer:
Argentina vs Netherlands (2022)
The 2022 Quarter-final between Argentina and Netherlands, officiated by Mateu Lahoz, saw a record 18 yellow cards (plus one red card during the shootout), surpassing the 'Battle of Nuremberg' (2006).
48
Who is the all-time top goalscorer in World Cup history (cumulative goals across all tournaments)?
Answer:
Miroslav Klose
German striker Miroslav Klose holds the record with 16 goals scored across four World Cup tournaments (2002–2014).
49
Which player holds the record for the most goals scored from direct free-kicks in history?
Answer:
Juninho Pernambucano
Juninho Pernambucano is widely credited with the record, having scored 77 official goals from direct free-kicks.
50
Who scored the fastest goal in UEFA Champions League history?
Answer:
Roy Makaay
Roy Makaay scored for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid in 2007 just 10.12 seconds after kickoff.