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
Which American decathlete was declared the 'World's Greatest Athlete' after winning gold at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, only to be stripped of his medals later?
Answer:
Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe won both the pentathlon and decathlon in 1912 but was stripped of his medals for playing semi-pro baseball; they were reinstated posthumously.
2
Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics?
Answer:
Nadia Comăneci
Nadia Comăneci is historically recognized as the first gymnast to ever be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at the Olympic Games.
3
Which Czech athlete is the only one to win gold in the 5000m, 10000m, and Marathon at the same Olympic Games (1952)?
Answer:
Emil Zátopek
Emil Zátopek achieved an unmatched feat in 1952 by winning all three distance events, including the marathon which he had never run before.
4
Who is the first athlete to win gold in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at three consecutive Olympics (though one medal was later stripped)?
Answer:
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt achieved the 'Triple-Triple' in Beijing, London, and Rio, although his 2008 relay gold was later stripped due to a teammate's doping violation.
5
Which South African runner broke the 400m world record from lane 8 to win gold at Rio 2016?
Answer:
Wayde van Niekerk
Wayde van Niekerk stunned the world by breaking Michael Johnson's 400m record with a time of 43.03s running from the outside lane.
6
Which speed skater is the most decorated Dutch Olympian of all time?
Answer:
Ireen Wüst
Ireen Wüst has won 13 Olympic medals (6 gold) across five Winter Olympics, making her the most successful Dutch Olympian.
7
Which French judoka has won three individual Olympic gold medals in the heavyweight category?
Answer:
Teddy Riner
Teddy Riner is a judo legend, winning individual golds in London 2012, Rio 2016, and Paris 2024.
8
Which NBA superstar was a key member of the 1992 'Dream Team' and won two Olympic gold medals?
Answer:
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan won gold as a college player in 1984 and again as part of the famous 'Dream Team' in 1992.
9
Which Chinese diver won five Olympic gold medals across four consecutive games (2004–2016)?
Answer:
Wu Minxia
Wu Minxia dominated synchronized diving and 3m springboard events, accumulating five gold medals over four Olympics.
10
Who is the only athlete to win the Heptathlon and Long Jump gold medals at the same Olympics (1988)?
Answer:
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered one of the greatest athletes ever, winning both the Heptathlon and Long Jump in Seoul 1988.