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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How many teams participated in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
Answer:
10
The 2023 World Cup featured only 10 teams, who played each other in a round-robin format before the semi-finals.
72
Which team successfully chased 328 against England in 2011, a record chase at the time?
Answer:
Ireland
Ireland produced a massive upset in 2011 by chasing down England's 328, thanks largely to Kevin O'Brien's fastest World Cup century at the time.
73
Who was the highest run-scorer in the 2019 World Cup?
Answer:
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma was the leading run-scorer in the 2019 World Cup with 648 runs, which included a record-equaling five centuries in a single tournament.
74
Which country hosted the World Cup for the first time in 1987 (the first outside England)?
Answer:
India and Pakistan
The 1987 Reliance World Cup was the first to be held outside England, co-hosted by India and Pakistan. The overs were reduced from 60 to 50 per side.
75
Who was the captain of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup?
Answer:
Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev captained the Indian team, often called 'Kapil's Devils', to a shock victory over the mighty West Indies in the 1983 final.
76
Which bowler has the best bowling figures in a single World Cup match?
Answer:
Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath recorded the best bowling figures in World Cup history, taking 7 wickets for 15 runs against Namibia in 2003.
77
In 1999, the semi-final between Australia and South Africa ended in a tie. Why did Australia advance?
Answer:
They finished higher in the Super Six stage
After the match ended in a dramatic tie, Australia advanced to the final because they had finished higher than South Africa in the preceding Super Six table.
78
Which player has played in the most World Cup matches?
Answer:
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting has played the most World Cup matches, appearing in 46 games for Australia between 1996 and 2011.
79
What was the official name of the 1983 World Cup?
Answer:
Prudential Cup
The first three World Cups (1975, 1979, and 1983) were sponsored by Prudential Assurance Company and were known as the Prudential Cup.
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Who holds the record for the most catches by a fielder in World Cup history?
Answer:
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting holds the record for the most catches by a fielder in World Cup history, taking 28 catches across his tournament appearances.