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 player has won the most career prize money in tennis history?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is the all-time leader in career prize money, earning over $180 million solely from tournament winnings.
42
Who is the oldest player to attain the World No. 1 ranking in doubles?
Answer:
Rohan Bopanna
Rohan Bopanna became the oldest World No. 1 in men's doubles history at the age of 43 in 2024.
43
Who has won the most Year-End No. 1 finishes in ATP history?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic holds the record with 8 Year-End No. 1 finishes, surpassing Pete Sampras' previous record of 6.
44
Which wheelchair tennis player had a winning streak of 470 consecutive matches?
Answer:
Esther Vergeer
Dutch wheelchair legend Esther Vergeer had an unbeaten streak of 470 matches that lasted for 10 years until her retirement in 2013.
45
Who holds the record for the most consecutive Grand Slam semi-final appearances?
Answer:
Roger Federer
Roger Federer reached 23 consecutive Grand Slam semi-finals from Wimbledon 2004 to the 2010 Australian Open.
46
Who is the only male player to win the Calendar Year Grand Slam twice?
Answer:
Rod Laver
Rod Laver achieved the Calendar Grand Slam (winning all 4 majors in one year) in 1962 (Amateur) and 1969 (Open Era).
47
Which player holds the record for the most weeks spent at World No. 1 by a woman?
Answer:
Steffi Graf
Steffi Graf spent a total of 377 weeks at World No. 1, a record for the WTA tour (and was the all-time record until Djokovic surpassed it).
48
Who holds the record for the longest winning streak on grass courts (Men)?
Answer:
Roger Federer
Roger Federer won 65 consecutive matches on grass from 2003 to 2008, a streak that ended in the legendary 2008 Wimbledon final against Nadal.
49
Who holds the record for the longest winning streak on clay courts (Men)?
Answer:
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal won 81 consecutive matches on clay between April 2005 and May 2007, a record eventually ended by Roger Federer.
50
Who holds the record for the highest match winning percentage in a single ATP season?
Answer:
John McEnroe (1984)
John McEnroe compiled an astonishing 82-3 record in 1984, resulting in a 96.47% winning percentage, the highest in the Open Era.