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
Who captained Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup semi-final against India?
Answer:
Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi led the Pakistan team in the 2011 World Cup, taking them to the semi-finals where they lost to India.
2
What is the name of the current ICC Cricket World Cup trophy?
Answer:
The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy
The current permanent trophy was introduced in 1999. It is made of silver and gold and features a golden globe held up by three silver columns.
3
Which team successfully chased down 322 against Bangladesh in the 2019 World Cup?
Answer:
West Indies
Actually, Bangladesh chased 322 against West Indies. Shakib Al Hasan scored 124* to guide Bangladesh to victory in Taunton.
4
Who was the first batsman to score a century in a World Cup debut match?
Answer:
Dennis Amiss
England's Dennis Amiss scored 137 against India in the very first World Cup match in 1975, making him the first to score a century on debut.
5
Which player scored 175* against Zimbabwe in 1983, rescuing his team from 17/5?
Answer:
Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev played one of the greatest ODI innings ever, scoring 175 not out against Zimbabwe at Tunbridge Wells after India was reduced to 17 for 5.
6
Who captained Kenya to the semi-finals of the 2003 World Cup?
Answer:
Steve Tikolo
Steve Tikolo was the captain of the Kenyan team that achieved the historic feat of reaching the semi-finals in 2003.
7
Which bowler returned figures of 7/57 against India in the 2023 World Cup semi-final?
Answer:
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami took 7 wickets for 57 runs against New Zealand in the semi-final, the best bowling figures by an Indian in ODIs.
8
Who scored the most runs in the 2007 World Cup?
Answer:
Matthew Hayden
Australian opener Matthew Hayden was the top scorer in the 2007 World Cup, amassing 659 runs.
9
Which nation hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup?
Answer:
West Indies
The 2007 Cricket World Cup was held in the West Indies for the first time in the tournament's history.
10
Who was the leading wicket-taker in the 2015 World Cup?
Answer:
Both A and B
Mitchell Starc (Australia) and Trent Boult (New Zealand) were the joint leading wicket-takers in 2015, both claiming 22 wickets.