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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What is the name of the ball used in the 2010 World Cup that was notorious for its unpredictable movement?
Answer:
Jabulani
The 'Jabulani' was the official match ball of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and was criticized by goalkeepers for its erratic flight path.
72
Which country hosted the first World Cup in Asia?
Answer:
Japan and South Korea
The 2002 World Cup was co-hosted by Japan and South Korea, marking the first time the tournament was held in Asia.
73
Who was the first goalkeeper to win the Golden Ball award?
Answer:
Oliver Kahn
German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn won the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2002 World Cup, the only keeper to ever win the award.
74
Which player scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final?
Answer:
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick for France in the 2022 final against Argentina, becoming only the second player to do so in a final.
75
Which World Cup final had the highest attendance in history?
Answer:
1950 (Brazil vs Uruguay)
The 1950 deciding match (effectively a final) at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro had an official attendance of 173,850, though estimates go nearly to 200,000.
76
Who is the only manager to win two World Cup titles?
Answer:
Vittorio Pozzo
Vittorio Pozzo guided Italy to back-to-back World Cup victories in 1934 and 1938, making him the only coach to win twice.
77
Which country was the first African nation to win a World Cup match?
Answer:
Tunisia
Tunisia became the first African team to win a World Cup match by defeating Mexico 3-1 in the 1978 tournament.
78
Which Italian player was headbutted by Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final?
Answer:
Marco Materazzi
In the 2006 final, Zinedine Zidane was sent off for headbutting Italian defender Marco Materazzi in extra time.
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What is the only Asian country to have reached the World Cup semi-finals?
Answer:
South Korea
South Korea reached the semi-finals in 2002 when they co-hosted the tournament with Japan, eventually finishing fourth.
80
Which player won the Golden Boot in the 2018 World Cup?
Answer:
Harry Kane
England's Harry Kane won the Golden Boot in 2018, scoring 6 goals throughout the tournament.