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 is the only X-rated film to win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Answer:
Midnight Cowboy
'Midnight Cowboy' (1969) is the only X-rated film (later re-rated R) to win Best Picture.
42
Which director won Best Director for the film 'Oppenheimer' in 2024?
Answer:
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan won his first Best Director Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'.
43
Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award?
Answer:
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress for 'Gone with the Wind' in 1940.
44
Which film shares the record for the most Oscar wins (11) with 'Ben-Hur' and 'Titanic'?
Answer:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' won all 11 awards it was nominated for, tying the record.
45
Who is the most nominated actor/actress in Oscar history?
Answer:
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep holds the record with 21 acting nominations.
46
What was the first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Answer:
Wings
'Wings' (1927) won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture (then called 'Outstanding Picture').
47
Which actress holds the record for the most Academy Award wins in acting categories?
Answer:
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn won four Best Actress Oscars, the most for any performer.
48
Which actor has won the most Academy Awards for Best Actor?
Answer:
Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis has won three Best Actor Oscars, the most for any male actor in the lead category.
49
Who holds the record for the most Best Director wins in Oscar history?
Answer:
John Ford
John Ford won the Academy Award for Best Director a record four times.
50
Which film won the 'Big Five' Academy Awards (Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay) in 1991?
Answer:
The Silence of the Lambs
'The Silence of the Lambs' is one of only three films to win the 'Big Five' Oscars.