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
71
Which country won the Artistic Swimming Team gold medal at the 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
China
China dominated the Artistic Swimming competition, winning their first-ever Olympic gold in the team event.
72
How many lanes are typically used for swimming in an Olympic final?
Answer:
8
Although modern pools often have 10 lanes, only the middle 8 lanes (0-9 or 1-8) are used for the final competition.
73
Which Italian swimmer won gold in the Men's 100m Backstroke at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Thomas Ceccon
World Record holder Thomas Ceccon won the gold medal in the 100m Backstroke for Italy.
74
What is the standard water temperature for an Olympic competition pool?
Answer:
25-28°C
World Aquatics rules mandate a water temperature between 25°C and 28°C for swimming competitions.
75
Which South African breaststroker retired after winning gold in the 100m Breaststroke in Paris?
Answer:
Tatjana Smith (Schoenmaker)
Tatjana Smith (formerly Schoenmaker) won gold in the 100m breaststroke and silver in the 200m before announcing her retirement.
76
Who won the Men's 50m Freestyle gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Cameron McEvoy
Australian veteran Cameron McEvoy won the 50m freestyle gold, his first individual Olympic gold medal.
77
What color are the lane ropes usually used to mark 15 meters from the wall?
Answer:
Red/Yellow
While color schemes vary, the 15m mark is distinct (often red or yellow) to help swimmers gauge their underwater distance limit.
78
Which American swimmer won gold in the Women's 200m Breaststroke at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Kate Douglass
Kate Douglass won the gold medal in the 200m breaststroke, setting an American record.
79
In which city were the 2024 Short Course World Championships held?
Answer:
Budapest
Budapest, Hungary hosted the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) in December 2024.
80
Which nation won the Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay at Paris 2024 with a World Record?
Answer:
United States
The USA team (Ryan Murphy, Nic Fink, Gretchen Walsh, Torri Huske) won gold and set a new World Record in the Mixed Medley Relay.