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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Who holds the record for the most runs in a calendar year in Test cricket?
Answer:
Mohammad Yousuf
Mohammad Yousuf scored 1788 runs in 2006, breaking Viv Richards' record for the most Test runs in a calendar year.
72
What is the highest successful run chase in Test history?
Answer:
418
The West Indies successfully chased 418 runs against Australia in 2003, which remains the highest successful run chase in Tests.
73
Which player has the most double centuries in Test cricket?
Answer:
Don Bradman
Sir Donald Bradman scored 12 double centuries in his Test career, a record that still stands.
74
Who was the first bowler to take 500 wickets in Test cricket?
Answer:
Courtney Walsh
West Indies pacer Courtney Walsh was the first bowler to reach the 500-wicket milestone in Test cricket.
75
Who scored the most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup?
Answer:
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli scored 765 runs in the 2023 ODI World Cup, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 673 runs.
76
Who has taken the most hat-tricks in ODI cricket?
Answer:
Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga holds the record with 3 ODI hat-tricks. (He also has 2 T20I hat-tricks).
77
Who is the youngest player to score a Test century?
Answer:
Mohammad Ashraful
Bangladesh's Mohammad Ashraful became the youngest Test centurion at 17 years and 61 days against Sri Lanka in 2001.
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What is the highest partnership in Test cricket history?
Answer:
624 runs
Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara share the world record partnership of 624 runs for the 3rd wicket against South Africa in 2006.
79
Who has the most stumpings in international cricket history?
Answer:
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni holds the record for the most stumpings in international cricket history, with over 190 stumpings.
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Who holds the record for the fastest 50 in ODI cricket?
Answer:
AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers scored a 50 off just 16 balls against the West Indies in the same innings where he scored the fastest century.