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
The Winter Olympics always takes place in which month(s)?
Answer:
January or February
While dates can vary slightly, the Winter Olympic Games are traditionally held in February, sometimes starting in late January.
72
Which city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics?
Answer:
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, USA, is scheduled to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. This will be the third time LA has hosted the games (previously 1932 and 1984).
73
What is the standard length of an Olympic swimming pool?
Answer:
50 meters
An Olympic-size swimming pool conforms to regulated dimensions and is 50 meters in length.
74
In which sport did Nadia Comaneci score the first perfect 10.0 in Olympic history?
Answer:
Gymnastics
At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became the first person in Olympic history to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0.
75
Which continent has never hosted the Olympic Games?
Answer:
Africa
As of now, Africa is the only inhabited continent that has never hosted an Olympic Games. South America hosted its first games in 2016 (Rio).
76
Which sport involves stones being slid across a sheet of ice towards a target area?
Answer:
Curling
Curling is a winter sport where players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles.
77
What is the maximum age limit for athletes in the Olympics?
Answer:
There is no general maximum age limit
There is no universal maximum age limit for the Olympics. Limits depend on the specific sport's governing body. Some sports, like gymnastics, have minimum age limits.
78
Which country boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics?
Answer:
United States
The United States led a boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Roughly 65 nations eventually joined the boycott.
79
The 'Dream Team' refers to the 1992 US Olympic team for which sport?
Answer:
Basketball
The 'Dream Team' was the United States men's basketball team at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. It was the first time active NBA professionals were allowed to compete.
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Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2000?
Answer:
Sydney
The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were held in Sydney, Australia.