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
What is the maximum length of a timeout?
Answer:
30 seconds
Standard timeouts in FIVB and most official rules last for 30 seconds.
82
Which position is primarily responsible for setting up the attackers?
Answer:
Setter
The Setter is the playmaker who receives the second touch and delivers the ball to the hitters for an attack.
83
What is the violation called when a server steps on or over the service line during the serve toss?
Answer:
Foot fault
A foot fault occurs if the server steps on the court or the end line at the moment of service contact/takeoff.
84
Can a player touch the net while making a play on the ball?
Answer:
No, it is a fault
Touching the net between the antennas while playing the ball is a net violation/fault and results in a point for the opposing team.
85
What is the term for a defensive save where a player slides their hand flat on the floor to intercept the ball?
Answer:
Pancake
A pancake is a defensive technique where a player extends their hand flat on the floor, palm down, so the ball bounces off the back of the hand.
86
Which vertical rods attached to the net mark the boundaries of the court?
Answer:
Antennas
Antennas are fiberglass rods attached to the net that define the crossing space. The ball must pass between them to be valid.
87
What is it called when a player contacts the ball two times in a row?
Answer:
Double hit
A double hit occurs when a player contacts the ball consecutively (except on the first team contact or a block), which is a fault.
88
What is the term for a serve that hits the floor untouched by the receiving team?
Answer:
Ace
An Ace is a serve that results directly in a point because the receiving team fails to touch it or control it immediately.
89
What is the official net height for women's competition?
Answer:
2.24 m
The standard net height for women is 2.24 meters (approximately 7 feet 4 1/8 inches).
90
What is the official net height for men's competition?
Answer:
2.43 m
The standard net height for men is 2.43 meters (approximately 7 feet 11 5/8 inches).