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 is the Greco-Roman wrestler known as 'The Experiment' who went undefeated for 13 years?
Answer:
Aleksandr Karelin is a Russian retired Greco-Roman wrestler. Nicknamed 'The Experiment', he went undefeated in international competition from 1987 to 2000 and won three Olympic gold medals.
72
Which canoeist has won 8 Olympic gold medals over six different Olympic Games?
Answer:
Birgit Fischer is a German kayaker. She has won eight gold medals over six different Olympic Games, making her the most decorated female Olympian in canoeing history.
73
Who scored two goals in the 1998 World Cup Final to lead France to victory?
Answer:
Zinedine Zidane is a French former professional football player. He scored two headers in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final against Brazil, helping France win their first World Cup title.
74
Which track star remained undefeated in the 400m hurdles for 122 consecutive races?
Answer:
Edwin Moses is an American former track and field athlete. Between 1977 and 1987, he won 122 consecutive races in the 400 meters hurdles and set the world record four times.
75
Who is the only tennis player to achieve the 'Golden Slam' (all 4 Grand Slams + Olympic Gold) in a single year (1988)?
Answer:
Steffi Graf is a German former professional tennis player. In 1988, she became the only tennis player in history to achieve the 'Golden Slam' by winning all four Grand Slam singles titles and the Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year.
76
Which Pakistani squash player won the World Open a record eight times?
Answer:
Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan. He won the World Open a record eight times and the British Open six times.
77
Which Kenyan marathon runner is the first human to run a marathon in under two hours (unofficial)?
Answer:
Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan long-distance runner. In 2019, he became the first human to run a marathon distance in under two hours (1:59:40) in the Ineos 1:59 Challenge.
78
Who holds the record for the most major championships in golf history (18)?
Answer:
Jack Nicklaus, nicknamed 'The Golden Bear', is an American retired professional golfer. He holds the record for the most major championships won, with 18 titles.
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Which boxer retired with an undefeated record of 50-0?
Answer:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer. He competed from 1996 to 2017 and retired with an undefeated record of 50 wins and 0 losses.
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Who is the Russian pole vaulter who set 28 world records?
Answer:
Yelena Isinbayeva is a Russian former pole vaulter. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a three-time World Champion, having set 28 world records during her career.