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
1
What is the only stroke where the swimmer cannot start with a dive?
Answer:
Backstroke
Backstroke starts in the water with the swimmer facing the wall and holding the starting grips.
2
Which swimmer won the Women's 400m IM gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Summer McIntosh
Summer McIntosh won the 400m IM gold in dominating fashion, far ahead of the competition.
3
Who was the oldest swimmer to win an individual gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Cameron McEvoy
At age 30, Cameron McEvoy won the 50m Freestyle, making him one of the oldest sprint champions in history.
4
Which nation won the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay Silver medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
United States
The United States took the silver medal after being defeated by China.
5
What is the typical height of a starting block platform above the water surface?
Answer:
0.5 - 0.75m
World Aquatics regulations state the top of the block must be between 0.5 and 0.75 meters above the water surface.
6
Which swimmer holds the World Record in the Women's 100m Breaststroke (as of 2024)?
Answer:
Lilly King
Lilly King holds the World Record (1:04.13 set in 2017), though competition is tight.
7
Who is the Japanese swimmer who won Gold in the 400m IM at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Answer:
Kosuke Hagino
Kosuke Hagino won the 400m IM gold in 2016, ending the US dominance in the event.
8
Which swimmer won the Men's 50m Freestyle Bronze medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Florent Manaudou
French legend Florent Manaudou won bronze in front of his home crowd, becoming the first swimmer to medal in the 50m free at four consecutive Olympics.
9
How many individual medley events are there in the Olympics?
Answer:
2 (200m and 400m)
There are two individual medley distances at the Olympics: 200m IM and 400m IM. The 100m IM is only Short Course.
10
Which famous swimmer famously spit in the lane of a rival at the 2000 Olympics?
Answer:
Gary Hall Jr.
It was actually an accusation/tension moment between Gary Hall Jr. and Alexander Popov, though often exaggerated. Hall Jr. was known for his shadow boxing theatrics.