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 was the name of the official match ball used in the 2010 World Cup?
Answer:
Jabulani
The Jabulani was the official match ball for the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa.
2
Which country hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
Answer:
Japan and South Korea
The 2002 World Cup was the first to be hosted by two countries, Japan and South Korea.
3
Which goalkeeper won the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2002 World Cup?
Answer:
Oliver Kahn
Germany's Oliver Kahn was awarded the Golden Ball in 2002, despite Germany finishing as runners-up to Brazil.
4
In which World Cup did Diego Maradona make his debut?
Answer:
1982
Although he was a rising star in 1978, Maradona was left out of the squad and made his World Cup debut in 1982 in Spain.
5
Who won the Golden Ball as the best player of the 1994 World Cup?
Answer:
Romário
Brazilian striker Romário was awarded the Golden Ball for leading Brazil to victory in 1994.
6
Which nation appeared in three World Cup finals (1974, 1978, 2010) but lost all of them?
Answer:
Netherlands
The Netherlands is famous for being the 'best team to never win,' losing the finals in 1974, 1978, and 2010.
7
Who was the top scorer of the 1954 World Cup with 11 goals?
Answer:
Sándor Kocsis
Hungary's Sándor Kocsis scored a remarkable 11 goals in the 1954 World Cup.
8
Which team knocked Brazil out of the 2018 World Cup in the quarter-finals?
Answer:
Belgium
Belgium defeated Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
9
Who was the coach of the Brazil team that won the 1994 World Cup?
Answer:
Carlos Alberto Parreira
Carlos Alberto Parreira managed the Brazil squad that won the 1994 World Cup in the USA.
10
Which player was sent off in two different World Cup tournaments (1998 and 2006)?
Answer:
Rigobert Song
Cameroon's Rigobert Song (and later Zinedine Zidane) holds the infamous record of being red-carded in two different World Cups.