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
Which player has scored the most goals in a single Premier League season (38 games)?
Answer:
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland broke the record in the 2022-23 season by scoring 36 goals for Manchester City.
82
Who holds the record for the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history?
Answer:
Sadio Mané
Sadio Mané scored a hat-trick for Southampton against Aston Villa in 2015 in just 2 minutes and 56 seconds.
83
Which player holds the record for the most official assists in football history?
Answer:
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has provided the most official assists in football history, surpassing 350 career assists.
84
Who is the all-time top scorer in the Premier League?
Answer:
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer holds the record for the most Premier League goals with 260.
85
Who holds the record for the most appearances in World Cup matches?
Answer:
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi broke Lothar Matthäus's record in the 2022 final, reaching 26 total appearances in World Cup matches.
86
Who is the only player to score in five different FIFA World Cup tournaments?
Answer:
Cristiano Ronaldo
In 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score in five different World Cup editions (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022).
87
Who holds the record for the fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history?
Answer:
Hakan Şükür
Hakan Şükür scored for Turkey against South Korea in the 2002 World Cup just 11 seconds after kickoff.
88
Which goalkeeper has scored the most goals in football history?
Answer:
Rogério Ceni
Brazilian goalkeeper Rogério Ceni scored 131 career goals, mostly from free-kicks and penalties, during his time at São Paulo.
89
Who is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League?
Answer:
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals in Champions League history, with 140 goals.
90
Who scored the most goals in a single FIFA World Cup tournament?
Answer:
Just Fontaine
French striker Just Fontaine scored a remarkable 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup, a record for a single tournament that still stands.