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
How many total pieces (including pawns) are on the board at the start of the game?
Answer:
32
Each side starts with 16 pieces, so there are 32 pieces on the board in total.
72
What is a 'Pin'?
Answer:
A piece cannot move because it would expose a more valuable piece to attack
A pin occurs when a defending piece cannot move without exposing a more valuable piece (often the King or Queen) behind it to capture.
73
Which of the following is NOT a phase of a chess game?
Answer:
Overtime
The three standard phases of a chess game are Opening, Middlegame, and Endgame.
74
What does the notation 'O-O' represent?
Answer:
Kingside Castling
O-O represents Kingside (short) castling. O-O-O represents Queenside (long) castling.
75
What is the '50-Move Rule'?
Answer:
A player can claim a draw if no pawn has moved and no capture has been made in the last 50 moves
The 50-move rule allows a player to claim a draw if 50 consecutive moves have been made by each side without any capture or pawn movement.
76
Who was the first official World Chess Champion?
Answer:
Wilhelm Steinitz
Wilhelm Steinitz became the first official World Chess Champion in 1886.
77
What is a 'Fork'?
Answer:
Attacking two pieces simultaneously
A fork is a tactic where a single piece attacks two or more of the opponent's pieces at the same time.
78
Which piece starts on the d1 square?
Answer:
White Queen
The White Queen starts on d1, while the Black Queen starts on d8 (Queens start on their own color).
79
What is the standard value of a Rook?
Answer:
5 points
A Rook is typically valued at 5 points, making it more valuable than a Bishop or Knight but less than a Queen.
80
How many times can a player castle in a single game?
Answer:
Once
Castling can only be performed once per player in a single game.