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
61
Which country won the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay gold in Paris?
Answer:
Australia
The Australian team (O'Callaghan, Jack, Pallister, Titmus) won the gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay, setting an Olympic Record.
62
Who won the Men's 400m Freestyle gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Lukas Maertens
Germany's Lukas Maertens won the first swimming gold medal of the Paris Games in the 400m freestyle.
63
Which Australian swimmer won the Men's 400m Freestyle at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Lukas Maertens
Correction: Lukas Maertens is German. He won the gold. Question asks 'Which Australian swimmer'. None won gold. Rephrasing question: Who won the Men's 400m Freestyle gold at Paris 2024? Answer: Lukas Maertens.
64
What defines a 'Short Course' pool?
Answer:
25 meters
In international swimming (World Aquatics), Short Course refers to a 25-meter pool.
65
Who won the Women's 100m Butterfly gold medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Torri Huske
Torri Huske edged out her teammate Gretchen Walsh to win the 100m butterfly gold.
66
Which stroke is considered the slowest and least efficient?
Answer:
Breaststroke
Breaststroke creates the most drag due to the recovery phase occurring underwater, making it the slowest competitive stroke.
67
Which event saw a rare tie for the silver medal between Adam Peaty and Nic Fink in Paris?
Answer:
100m Breaststroke
In the Men's 100m Breaststroke, Adam Peaty (GBR) and Nic Fink (USA) tied for silver, while Nicolo Martinenghi won gold.
68
What piece of equipment is placed at the back of the starting block for track-style starts?
Answer:
Track Wedge
The adjustable wedge at the rear of the starting block allows swimmers to push off with their back foot for a track-style start.
69
Which swimmer won the Men's 200m Freestyle gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
David Popovici
Romania's David Popovici won the 200m freestyle gold in a tight finish.
70
Who is the legendary coach of Leon Marchand?
Answer:
Bob Bowman
Bob Bowman, famously known as Michael Phelps' coach, is the coach of French sensation Leon Marchand.