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
How many geographical regions is the Commonwealth Games Federation divided into?
Answer:
6
The CGF is divided into 6 regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, and Oceania.
2
Arshad Nadeem won a gold medal for Pakistan in 2022 in which event?
Answer:
Javelin Throw
Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan at the 2022 Birmingham Games by winning the gold medal in the Javelin Throw, setting a new Games record.
3
Which sport is unique to the Commonwealth Games and not found in the Olympics (currently)?
Answer:
Netball
Rugby Sevens, Badminton, and Table Tennis are all Olympic sports. Netball is a major Commonwealth sport that is not currently part of the Olympic program.
4
The 1930 Hamilton Games cost approximately how much to organize?
Answer:
$30,000
The first games in 1930 were organized on a shoestring budget of approximately $30,000 (roughly $97,000 in Canadian dollars of the time), covered mostly by the city of Hamilton.
5
Which country has won every Gold medal in Men's Hockey since it was introduced in 1998 up to 2022?
Answer:
Australia
The Australian Men's Hockey team (the Kookaburras) has been incredibly dominant, winning the gold medal in every Commonwealth Games from 1998 through 2022.
6
The Commonwealth Games movement separates from the British Empire Games name in what decade?
Answer:
1970s
The name 'British Commonwealth Games' was used from 1970 to 1974. The title was shortened to just 'Commonwealth Games' for the 1978 Edmonton Games.
7
Which legendary Australian swimmer is known as 'Madame Butterfly'?
Answer:
Susie O'Neill
Susie O'Neill, a prolific Commonwealth Games medalist (10 golds), is nicknamed 'Madame Butterfly' for her dominance in the butterfly stroke.
8
Correction: The 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games were held in:
Answer:
Trinidad and Tobago
The 7th Commonwealth Youth Games took place in Trinidad and Tobago in August 2023.
9
Which African nation hosted the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2023?
Answer:
Trinidad and Tobago
Actually, the 2023 Youth Games were held in Trinidad and Tobago. The question is a trick or check on geography. No African nation has hosted the Youth Games yet (planned for Lesotho but cancelled).
10
Judo was a core sport in 2022, but what is its status generally?
Answer:
Optional Sport
Judo is classified as an optional sport in the Commonwealth Games. Host cities can choose to include it (as Birmingham did) or exclude it.