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 country won the most gold medals in Weightlifting in 2019?
Answer:
India
India dominated the weightlifting arena in 2019, securing the highest number of gold medals in the discipline.
2
In 2019, which country won the gold in Men's 200m race?
Answer:
Pakistan
Uzair Rehman of Pakistan won the gold medal in the Men's 200m sprint in 2019.
3
Which year saw the South Asian Games held in two cities simultaneously for the first time?
Answer:
2016
The 2016 Games were co-hosted by Guwahati and Shillong, marking the first dual-city hosting arrangement.
4
Which country won the silver medal in Men's Cricket at the 2010 Games?
Answer:
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh won gold, and Sri Lanka (U21) won the silver in the 2010 T20 cricket tournament.
5
Who was the first Maldivian woman to won a gold medal in South Asian Games (2019)?
Answer:
Aminath Nabiha Abdul Razzaq
Aminath Nabiha Abdul Razzaq created history by winning Maldives' first-ever gold medal in Badminton (Singles) in 2019.
6
Which country won the gold in the 2010 Men's Football tournament?
Answer:
Bangladesh
Host nation Bangladesh won the gold medal in Men's Football in 2010, defeating Afghanistan.
7
Which Indian shooter won 3 gold medals in 2016 SAG?
Answer:
Chain Singh
Chain Singh won six gold medals in total (individual and team events) at the 2016 Games, dominating the rifle events.
8
Which country won the gold medal in Women's Basketball in 2019?
Answer:
India
The Indian women's basketball team won the gold medal in 2019, defeating host Nepal.
9
The 12th South Asian Games (2016) had the motto:
Answer:
Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity
The motto for the 2016 Games in India was 'Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity'.
10
Which country won the Gold in Men's Kabaddi at the 1993 Games?
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan broke India's streak by winning the Kabaddi gold in 1993, one of the few times India lost.