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
If the ball hits the ceiling and comes down on the same side of the court, is it playable?
Answer:
Yes, provided the team has hits left
Generally, if the ball hits the ceiling and stays on the hitting team's side, it is playable, assuming they have not used their 3 contacts.
72
What is the numbering of the zones on the court?
Answer:
1 to 6 counter-clockwise
Zones are numbered 1 through 6 starting from the back-right corner (server) and moving counter-clockwise.
73
Which position usually attacks from the right side of the court?
Answer:
Opposite Hitter
The Opposite hitter (Right-side hitter) plays opposite the Setter and usually attacks from the right side (zones 1 and 2).
74
What is a 'kill' in volleyball stats?
Answer:
An attack that results directly in a point
A kill is awarded to an attacker when their attack is unreturnable and leads directly to a point.
75
What color cards does the referee use to discipline players?
Answer:
Yellow and Red
Referees use a Yellow card for a warning and a Red card for a penalty (point and service to opponent). Both together signify expulsion.
76
What occurs if the server tosses the ball but does not hit it and lets it drop?
Answer:
Service fault (point to opponent)
In high-level/FIVB rules, if the server tosses the ball, they must serve it. Catching or letting it drop is a fault (unlike older rules or some lower leagues where one reserve is allowed).
77
Who is the only player allowed to speak to the referees?
Answer:
The Team Captain
Only the floor captain (Game Captain) is authorized to speak to the referees to ask for explanations or interpretations of rules.
78
What is the '10-foot line' also known as?
Answer:
Attack line
In imperial measurements, the attack line is 10 feet from the center line (approx 3 meters).
79
Is it legal to kick the ball in indoor volleyball?
Answer:
Yes, any part of the body
Modern rules allow contact with any part of the body, including feet and legs, as long as the contact is clean and not a lift.
80
How many timeouts is a team allowed per set?
Answer:
2
Each team is permitted two 30-second timeouts per set.