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
81
Who is known as 'The Great One' in ice hockey and holds the record for the most points scored in NHL history?
Answer:
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky holds dozens of NHL records, including most career goals, assists, and points.
82
Which American gymnast has won the most World Championship medals in history?
Answer:
Simone Biles
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history and arguably the greatest of all time.
83
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test innings (400 not out)?
Answer:
Brian Lara
West Indies legend Brian Lara reclaimed the world record by scoring 400* against England in 2004.
84
Which female tennis player has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era?
Answer:
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, dominating women's tennis for over two decades.
85
Who is the only Formula One driver to win more than 100 Grand Prix races?
Answer:
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton surpassed Michael Schumacher's record of 91 wins and has over 100 Grand Prix victories to his name.
86
Which Indian cricketer is the only player to score one hundred international centuries?
Answer:
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar, known as the 'Little Master', holds the record for the most runs and centuries in both Test and ODI cricket.
87
Diego Maradona is famous for his 'Hand of God' goal scored against which team in the 1986 World Cup?
Answer:
England
Maradona scored the controversial 'Hand of God' goal and the 'Goal of the Century' in the same quarter-final match against England.
88
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals, including 23 golds?
Answer:
Michael Phelps
American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the all-time record for Olympic gold medals and total medals.
89
Which tennis player has won the most French Open titles in history, earning the nickname 'The King of Clay'?
Answer:
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has dominated on clay courts, winning the French Open (Roland Garros) a record 14 times.
90
Which cricketer has the highest Test batting average of 99.94, a record that stands to this day?
Answer:
Sir Don Bradman
Australian Sir Don Bradman is widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time due to his almost unreachable Test batting average.