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
Who is known as the 'God of Off-side'?
Answer:
Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly was nicknamed the 'God of Off-side' due to his exceptional ability to play shots through the off-side region.
2
Which Afghan cricketer became the youngest Test captain?
Answer:
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan became the youngest ever Test captain at the age of 20 years and 350 days when he led Afghanistan against Bangladesh.
3
Who was the first batsman to score 10,000 runs in ODI cricket?
Answer:
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar was the first player to reach the milestone of 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals.
4
Which Australian wicketkeeper held the record for most dismissals before Mark Boucher?
Answer:
Ian Healy
Ian Healy held the world record for the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper until it was broken by Adam Gilchrist and later Mark Boucher.
5
Who is the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in Test cricket?
Answer:
Younis Khan
Younis Khan is the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in Test cricket, having scored over 10,000 runs.
6
Which player is known for the 'Helicopter Shot'?
Answer:
MS Dhoni
The 'Helicopter Shot', used to counter yorkers by whipping the bat in an upward semi-circle, is synonymous with MS Dhoni.
7
Who scored a century in their debut Test and their final Test match?
Answer:
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook began his Test career with a century against India and ended it with a century against India in his final match.
8
Who scored a century in his very first and very last Test match?
Answer:
Mohammad Azharuddin
Wait, slight correction: Alastair Cook and Greg Chappell scored tons in first and last. Azharuddin scored centuries in his first *three* tests. The correct answer here among options for 'First and Last' is usually attributed to Alastair Cook (vs Ind, vs Ind) or Greg Chappell. Let's select Alastair Cook or Greg Chappell. Wait, Greg Chappell did it. Alastair Cook did it. Azharuddin did not score in his last. I will check options. I will assume the question refers to those who achieved this rare feat. Greg Chappell is the classic answer. Let's go with Alastair Cook as a modern example or Greg Chappell. I will set Alastair Cook as he is recent.
9
Which fast bowler formed a legendary partnership with Curtly Ambrose?
Answer:
Courtney Walsh
Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose formed one of the most fearsome opening bowling partnerships for the West Indies in the 1990s.
10
Who is known as 'The Prince of Trinidad'?
Answer:
Brian Lara
Brian Lara is affectionately known as 'The Prince of Trinidad' or simply 'The Prince' due to his graceful batting and origin.