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 female swimmer has won more Olympic gold medals (9) than any other female Olympian?
Answer:
Larisa Latynina
Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina won 18 Olympic medals between 1956 and 1964, a record that stood for 48 years.
2
Who was the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at the Olympic Games?
Answer:
Nadia Comăneci
Nadia Comăneci achieved seven perfect 10s at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
3
Which American quarterback holds the record for the most consecutive starts in NFL history?
Answer:
Brett Favre
Brett Favre started 297 consecutive regular-season games (321 including playoffs), a record for durability.
4
Who is the Chinese table tennis player considered the greatest of all time (GOAT)?
Answer:
Ma Long
Ma Long is the first male player to complete a career Double Grand Slam and has won 5 Olympic gold medals.
5
Which legendary American wrestler won a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics without surrendering a single point?
Answer:
Dan Gable
Dan Gable is an American wrestling icon who won gold in Munich 1972 with a perfect performance.
6
Who holds the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket (31 balls)?
Answer:
AB de Villiers
South African AB de Villiers smashed a century off just 31 balls against the West Indies in 2015.
7
Which American tennis player won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and held the record before Federer?
Answer:
Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras, known for his powerful serve, dominated the 1990s and retired with a then-record 14 major titles.
8
Who is the Manchester United legend known as the 'Fifth Beatle' for his celebrity lifestyle and football skill?
Answer:
George Best
George Best was a Northern Irish winger described by Pele as the greatest player in the world; he won the Ballon d'Or in 1968.
9
Which British cyclist became the country's most successful Olympian with 6 gold medals before being surpassed by Jason Kenny?
Answer:
Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy dominated track cycling sprints, winning 6 gold medals between 2004 and 2012.
10
Who was the first African American to win the Wimbledon men's singles title (1975)?
Answer:
Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe remains the only black man to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.