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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What is a 'Blocker'?
Answer:
The rectangular pad worn on the goalie's stick hand
The blocker is the hard, rectangular glove worn by the goaltender on the hand that holds the stick.
42
What is 'Tripping'?
Answer:
Using the stick or body to cause an opponent to fall
Tripping is a penalty called when a player knocks an opponent's feet out from under them.
43
What does 'PIM' stand for?
Answer:
Penalties In Minutes
PIM is a statistic that stands for Penalty Minutes (or Penalties In Minutes) accumulated by a player.
44
What is a 'Tip-in'?
Answer:
Deflecting a shot with the stick blade into the net
A tip-in (or deflection) occurs when a player redirects a teammate's shot or pass into the goal.
45
What is the 'Neutral Zone'?
Answer:
The area between the two blue lines
The neutral zone is the central area of the ice between the two offensive/defensive blue lines.
46
What is a 'Wraparound'?
Answer:
Skating behind the net and trying to score on the other side
A wraparound is an offensive move where a player skates behind the opponent's net and attempts to tuck the puck in the near post.
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What is 'Plus/Minus'?
Answer:
A statistic tracking goal differential when a player is on the ice at even strength
Plus/Minus (+/-) assigns a +1 for being on ice for a goal for and -1 for a goal against at even strength.
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What is 'Interference'?
Answer:
Impeding the progress of an opponent who does not have the puck
Interference is a penalty for obstructing a player who is not in possession of the puck.
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What is an 'Enforcer'?
Answer:
A player whose role is to deter opposition aggression, often by fighting
An enforcer (or goon) is a tough player tasked with protecting teammates and responding to physical play.
50
What is 'Dump and Chase'?
Answer:
An offensive strategy of shooting the puck deep into the zone and skating after it
Dump and Chase is a tactic where the attacking team shoots the puck into the corners of the offensive zone and races to recover it.