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 the highest batting average in Test cricket history (minimum 20 innings)?
Answer:
Donald Bradman
Sir Donald Bradman retired with a Test batting average of 99.94, a record that stands far above any other player.
42
Who bowled the 'Ball of the Century' to Mike Gatting in 1993?
Answer:
Shane Warne
Shane Warne's first ball in an Ashes series, which drifted and spun sharply to clip Mike Gatting's off stump, is known as the 'Ball of the Century'.
43
Which cricketer is nicknamed 'The Wall'?
Answer:
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid was called 'The Wall' due to his solid defensive technique and ability to bat for long periods in Test cricket.
44
Who captained Australia to three consecutive Cricket World Cup victories (1999, 2003, 2007)?
Answer:
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting was part of the 1999 winning squad (captained by Steve Waugh) and captained the team to victory in 2003 and 2007.
45
Who has taken the most wickets in Test cricket history?
Answer:
Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan holds the world record for the most wickets in Test cricket with 800 wickets.
46
Which bowler is known as the 'Sultan of Swing'?
Answer:
Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram is legendary for his mastery of swing bowling, particularly reverse swing, earning him the title 'Sultan of Swing'.
47
Who is the only cricketer to score 100 international centuries?
Answer:
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is the only player in history to have scored 100 centuries across international formats (Test and ODI).
48
Which cricketer has the highest individual score in a Test match?
Answer:
Brian Lara
Brian Lara scored 400 not out against England in 2004, which remains the highest individual score in Test cricket history.
49
Who is known as the 'Little Master' in cricket?
Answer:
Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar was widely known as the 'Little Master' for his compact height and mastery over batting technique. Later, the nickname was also associated with Sachin Tendulkar.