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 most consecutive Olympic appearances?
Answer:
Ian Millar
Canadian equestrian Ian Millar competed in 10 Olympic Games between 1972 and 2012.
72
Who is the youngest individual Olympic champion in history (Summer Games)?
Answer:
Marjorie Gestring
Marjorie Gestring (USA) won Gold in springboard diving at the 1936 Berlin Games at the age of 13 years and 268 days.
73
What is the record for the longest javelin throw in Olympic history (current javelin specifications)?
Answer:
90.57m
Andreas Thorkildsen (Norway) set the Olympic Record of 90.57m in Beijing 2008. (Arshad Nadeem broke this in Paris 2024 with 92.97m).
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Which nation has won the most total medals in the history of the Winter Olympics?
Answer:
Norway
Norway is the all-time leader in total Winter Olympic medals.
75
Who holds the Women's 200m Olympic Record?
Answer:
Florence Griffith-Joyner
Flo-Jo's time of 21.34 seconds set in Seoul 1988 remains the Olympic (and World) record.
76
Who set the record for 5 individual Gold medals in a single Winter Games?
Answer:
Eric Heiden
US speed skater Eric Heiden won all 5 men's speed skating distances at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, a unique feat.
77
Who is the most decorated Olympic gymnast of all time (Male or Female)?
Answer:
Larisa Latynina
Larisa Latynina won 18 total medals (9 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze) between 1956 and 1964.
78
What is the Men's Triple Jump Olympic Record?
Answer:
18.09m
Kenny Harrison (USA) set the Olympic Record of 18.09m in Atlanta 1996. (Jonathan Edwards holds the WR of 18.29m).
79
Which city holds the record for hosting the Summer Olympics the most times?
Answer:
London
London hosted in 1908, 1948, and 2012. Paris matched this record in 2024 (1900, 1924, 2024), and Los Angeles will match it in 2028.
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What is the record for the most goals scored by a single player in an Olympic soccer match?
Answer:
10
Sophus Nielsen (Denmark, 1908) and Gottfried Fuchs (Germany, 1912) both scored 10 goals in a single match.