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
What is a 'Scrum' associated with?
Answer:
Rugby
A scrum is a method of restarting play in rugby where players from both teams bind together and push to gain possession of the ball.
42
In baseball, what is a 'Grand Slam'?
Answer:
A home run hit with all three bases loaded
In baseball, a grand slam occurs when a batter hits a home run while there are runners on first, second, and third base, scoring 4 runs.
43
What object is hit in Ice Hockey?
Answer:
Puck
Ice hockey is played with a puck, a hard vulcanized rubber disc.
44
In chess, what is 'Castling'?
Answer:
A special move involving the King and a Rook
Castling is the only move in chess where a player moves two pieces (King and Rook) simultaneously to improve the King's safety.
45
What is a 'Spare' in bowling?
Answer:
Knocking down all pins with two balls in a frame
A spare is achieved when the bowler knocks down all ten pins using both attempts in a single frame.
46
In boxing, what does 'TKO' stand for?
Answer:
Technical Knock Out
A TKO (Technical Knockout) is declared by the referee when a fighter is unable to continue safely, even if they haven't been counted out.
47
What is a 'Slam Dunk' in basketball?
Answer:
Forcibly putting the ball through the basket while grabbing the rim
A slam dunk is a high-percentage shot where a player jumps and forces the ball down through the basket with one or both hands.
48
In golf, what is a 'Birdie'?
Answer:
One stroke under par
A birdie is a score of one stroke fewer than the par (standard score) for a specific hole.
49
What does 'Pole Position' refer to in motorsport?
Answer:
The first starting position on the grid
Pole position is the most favorable starting spot at the front of the grid, usually awarded to the driver with the fastest qualifying time.
50
In football (soccer), what is a 'Nutmeg'?
Answer:
Kicking the ball through an opponent's legs
A nutmeg is a technique used in football where a player kicks the ball through an opponent's legs and collects it on the other side.