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 a 'drop' in cycling groups?
Answer:
When a rider cannot keep up with the pace and falls behind
Getting 'dropped' means losing contact with the group you were riding with because the pace is too high.
2
What is the 'flamme rouge'?
Answer:
The red triangular flag marking the final kilometer of a race
The flamme rouge (red flame) hangs above the road to signal to riders that there is exactly one kilometer left to the finish line.
3
What is a 'quick release'?
Answer:
A mechanism to remove a wheel without tools
Invented by Tullio Campagnolo, the quick release skewer allows riders to remove and replace wheels instantly by flipping a cam lever.
4
What is 'mechanical doping'?
Answer:
Hiding a motor inside the bicycle frame or wheels
Mechanical doping (technological fraud) refers to the banned practice of secretly installing electric motors in race bikes for an advantage.
5
What is a 'points race'?
Answer:
A track race where points are awarded for intermediate sprints
In a points race, riders sprint for points every few laps. Lapping the field also awards significant points. The rider with the most points wins.
6
What is the difference between 700c and 650b wheels?
Answer:
700c is standard for road, 650b is slightly smaller diameter often used for gravel/MTB
700c is the standard road bike wheel size. 650b (27.5 inch) is smaller, allowing for larger volume tires to be fitted within the same frame clearance.
7
What is 'audax' or 'randonneuring'?
Answer:
Long-distance, non-competitive cycling within time limits
Randonneuring involves self-supported long-distance rides (brevets) ranging from 200km to 1200km (like Paris-Brest-Paris) completed within a set time.
8
What are 'rollers'?
Answer:
An indoor training device consisting of three rotating drums
Rollers require the cyclist to balance the bike on three spinning drums, improving balance and pedaling smoothness unlike fixed trainers.
9
What is 'sitting on'?
Answer:
Drafting behind another rider without taking a turn at the front
Sitting on (or wheel sucking) is a tactical move where a rider stays in the draft to save energy while refusing to help set the pace.
10
What is the 'steerer tube'?
Answer:
The part of the fork that goes up inside the frame
The steerer tube is the upper shaft of the fork that is inserted into the head tube of the frame and clamped by the stem.