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
How long is the interval between successive games in a match?
Answer:
1 minute
Players are entitled to an interval of up to 1 minute between successive games of a match.
62
What is a 'Loop' in table tennis?
Answer:
An offensive shot with heavy topspin
A loop is the primary attacking stroke in modern table tennis, characterized by generating heavy topspin to arc the ball over the net and dip it onto the table.
63
Which player has the right to choose to serve, receive, or pick the side at the start?
Answer:
The winner of the toss
The right to choose the initial order of serving, receiving and ends is decided by lot (usually a coin toss or disc spin).
64
What glue is currently prohibited for attaching rubbers?
Answer:
Speed glue containing VOCs
Glues containing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), known as 'speed glue', were banned by the ITTF in 2008 due to health concerns.
65
What happens if the ball breaks during a rally?
Answer:
It is a Let
If a ball fractures or breaks during play, the rally is a Let and is replayed.
66
In doubles, what divides the table into two equal half-courts?
Answer:
A 3mm wide white center line
For doubles, each court is divided into two half-courts by a white center line, 3mm wide, running parallel with the side lines.
67
What is the width of the white line along the edge of the table?
Answer:
2 cm
The playing surface is bordered by a white side line and end line, which are 2 cm wide.
68
Which part of the racket is NOT allowed to hit the ball?
Answer:
None, the racket hand and racket are considered one unit
The rules define the racket hand as the hand holding the racket. It is legal to hit the ball with the racket hand (fingers) or the racket itself.
69
What does 'Shakehand' refer to?
Answer:
A type of grip holding the racket like shaking hands
The Shakehand grip is the most common grip in the Western world, where the racket is held as if shaking hands with another person.
70
If the ball hits the edge of the table (the top edge), is it in or out?
Answer:
In
A ball hitting the top edge of the playing surface is considered 'in'. However, if it hits the side of the table below the edge, it is 'out'.