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 a 'Self-Pass'?
Answer:
A rule allowing a player to start dribbling from a free hit (Field Hockey)
Introduced recently, this rule allows players to take a free hit by simply tapping the ball and dribbling off.
2
What is 'Changing on the fly'?
Answer:
Substitutions made while play is ongoing (Ice Hockey)
Ice Hockey allows players to sub in and out without a stoppage in play.
3
What is the 'Penalty Spot'?
Answer:
A mark 7 yards from goal for penalty strokes (Field Hockey)
The spot from which a penalty stroke is taken.
4
What is 'Stick Tackling'?
Answer:
Hitting the opponent's stick instead of the ball (Field Hockey)
Interfering with an opponent's stick (hacking) is a foul; you must play the ball.
5
What is a 'Push-in' or 'Hit-in'?
Answer:
Methods of restarting play from the sidelines (Field Hockey)
When the ball goes out of bounds on the side, play restarts with a hit or push from the line.
6
What is 'Feet' or 'Foot' foul?
Answer:
The ball hitting a player's foot (Field Hockey)
In Field Hockey, outfield players cannot use their feet to stop or move the ball; it is a foul.
7
What is the 'Butterfly'?
Answer:
A goaltending style dropping to the knees (Ice Hockey)
The Butterfly style maximizes coverage of the lower net.
8
What is 'Dribbling'?
Answer:
Controlling and moving the ball/puck with the stick (Both)
Dribbling refers to the skill of maneuvering the ball or puck past opponents.
9
What is a 'Yellow Card' in Field Hockey?
Answer:
A temporary suspension (min 5 mins)
A Yellow Card results in a player being sent off for a minimum of 5 minutes (or 10 depending on the league/offense).
10
What is a 'Video Umpire' or 'Video Referral'?
Answer:
A system to review decisions using camera footage (Both)
Both sports now use video technology to review goals and specific incidents.