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
What is 'The unseen work' often attributed to?
Answer:
The tight five (forwards)
The 'tight five' (props, hooker, locks) do the heavy lifting in scrums, mauls, and rucks, often called the 'unseen work' that allows the backs to score.
2
Who is the legendary Italian number 8 who earned 142 caps?
Answer:
Sergio Parisse
Sergio Parisse is Italy's most famous player and one of the most capped players in history, carrying the team for nearly two decades.
3
What is the name of the trophy played for between France and Italy?
Answer:
The Garibaldi Trophy
Named after Giuseppe Garibaldi, this trophy is awarded to the winner of the Six Nations match between France and Italy.
4
Which country will host the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup?
Answer:
Australia
Australia has been selected to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
5
Which position throws the ball into the scrum?
Answer:
Scrum-half
The scrum-half (number 9) feeds the ball into the tunnel of the scrum.
6
What is the nickname of the Fiji national rugby team?
Answer:
Flying Fijians
The Fiji national team is known as the Flying Fijians, famous for their speed and open running game.
7
Which southern hemisphere competition involves provincial teams from NZ, Australia, and Pacific Islands?
Answer:
Super Rugby (Pacific)
Super Rugby (currently Super Rugby Pacific) is the elite club competition in the Southern Hemisphere.
8
Who is the English player known as 'Wilko'?
Answer:
Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson, the hero of the 2003 World Cup, is famously nicknamed 'Wilko'.
9
What happens if the ball is kicked directly into touch from outside the 22?
Answer:
The lineout is taken level with where the kick was taken
If a player kicks the ball directly into touch from outside their own 22, the lineout goes back to where they kicked it (losing ground).
10
Which position wears the number 2 jersey?
Answer:
Hooker
The Hooker wears number 2 and packs down between the two props in the scrum.