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 was the first person to climb Mount Everest (confirmed summit)?
Answer:
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit on May 29, 1953.
2
What is the highest combined score in a single NBA game?
Answer:
370
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in triple overtime in 1983, totaling 370 points.
3
Who is the fastest pitcher in MLB history (Guinness recognized)?
Answer:
Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman threw a pitch recorded at 105.1 mph (169.1 km/h) in 2010, officially recognized as the fastest.
4
Who holds the record for the longest plank (abdominal) by a male?
Answer:
9 hours 38 minutes
Josef Salek set the world record for the longest abdominal plank at 9 hours, 38 minutes, and 47 seconds in 2023.
5
Who holds the men's world record for the Javelin Throw?
Answer:
Jan Zelezny
Jan Zelezny set the world record of 98.48 meters in 1996.
6
What is the fastest goal scored in Olympic football history (Men)?
Answer:
14 seconds
Neymar scored after just 14 seconds for Brazil against Honduras in the 2016 Rio Olympics semi-final.
7
Which country has won the most ICC Men's Cricket World Cups?
Answer:
Australia
Australia has won the ODI World Cup a record 6 times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023).
8
Which NHL player has won the most Stanley Cups as a player?
Answer:
Henri Richard
Henri Richard of the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup 11 times as a player.
9
Which NFL player holds the record for the most career touchdown passes?
Answer:
Tom Brady
Tom Brady holds the record for the most career touchdown passes in NFL history (649 regular season).
10
What is the fastest red card issued in FIFA World Cup history?
Answer:
56 seconds
Jose Batista of Uruguay was sent off after just 56 seconds against Scotland in the 1986 World Cup.