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
In gymnastics, what is the 'Vault'?
Answer:
An apparatus that gymnasts jump over
The vault is an apparatus (table) that gymnasts sprint towards and jump over using their hands for support.
2
What is a 'Hat-trick' in sports (general)?
Answer:
Achieving a specific feat three times in a game (e.g., scoring 3 goals)
Common in soccer, hockey, and cricket, a hat-trick refers to a player achieving a positive feat (like goals or wickets) three times in a single match.
3
In horse racing, what is a 'Jockey'?
Answer:
The professional rider of the horse
A jockey is the athlete who rides horses in races.
4
What is a 'Gambit' in chess?
Answer:
Sacrificing a piece (usually a pawn) in the opening to gain an advantage
A gambit is an opening strategy where a player voluntarily gives up material (like a pawn) to achieve a better position or attack.
5
In billiards/pool, what is the 'Cue Ball'?
Answer:
The white ball struck by the cue stick
The cue ball is the white ball that the player hits with the cue stick to strike other colored object balls.
6
What is 'Parking the Bus' in football?
Answer:
Playing extremely defensively with all players behind the ball
This is a slang term for a tactic where a team puts all their players in defense to prevent the opponent from scoring, showing little intent to attack.
7
In golf, what is the 'Fairway'?
Answer:
The closely mown area between the tee and the green
The fairway is the ideal landing area for shots, featuring short grass that makes hitting the ball easier than from the rough.
8
What is a 'Rebound' in basketball?
Answer:
Retrieving the ball after a missed field goal or free throw
A rebound is the act of gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot hits the rim or backboard.
9
In baseball, what is a 'Bunt'?
Answer:
Batting the ball gently into the infield without swinging
A bunt is an offensive technique where the batter holds the bat out to tap the ball lightly into play rather than swinging at it.
10
What is a 'Coxswain' (or Cox)?
Answer:
The person in a rowing crew who steers the boat and commands the rowers
The coxswain is the non-rowing member of the crew responsible for steering and coordinating the power and rhythm of the rowers.