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
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Who has taken the most wickets in a single edition of the ODI World Cup?
Answer:
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc took 27 wickets in the 2019 World Cup, the most by any bowler in a single tournament.
62
What is the highest score by a wicketkeeper in an ODI inning?
Answer:
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni scored 183* against Sri Lanka in 2005, the highest score by a wicketkeeper in ODIs.
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Who holds the record for the fastest double century in ODIs?
Answer:
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan scored a double century off just 126 balls against Bangladesh in 2022.
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Which bowler has the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket?
Answer:
Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan took 67 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, which is significantly higher than any other bowler.
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Who was the first batsman to score centuries in both innings of a Test match three times?
Answer:
Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar was the first player to achieve the feat of scoring centuries in both innings of a Test match on three separate occasions.
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Which player has the most Man of the Match awards in international cricket?
Answer:
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most Man of the Match awards across all formats combined (76).
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What is the longest individual innings in Test cricket by time?
Answer:
Hanif Mohammad
Hanif Mohammad batted for 970 minutes (over 16 hours) to score 337 against the West Indies in 1958.
68
Who is the fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs?
Answer:
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli became the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in 205 innings.
69
Who has the best bowling figures in an ODI match?
Answer:
Chaminda Vaas
Chaminda Vaas took 8 wickets for 19 runs against Zimbabwe in 2001, the best figures in ODI history.
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Which team holds the record for the most consecutive Test wins?
Answer:
Australia
Australia holds the record for the most consecutive Test wins (16), achieving the feat twice (1999-2001 and 2005-2008).