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 broke the world record for the 400m hurdles (females) multiple times, most recently at the 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record again at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning gold with a time of 50.37 seconds.
2
Who is the only batsman to score 400 not out in a single Test inning?
Answer:
Brian Lara
Brian Lara's 400* against England in 2004 remains the highest individual score in Test cricket history.
3
Which country won the Davis Cup in 2023 after a 47-year wait?
Answer:
Italy
Italy won the Davis Cup in 2023, led by Jannik Sinner, claiming the title for the first time since 1976.
4
Max Verstappen holds the record for the most consecutive F1 race wins. How many did he win in a row in 2023?
Answer:
10
Max Verstappen set a new record with 10 consecutive race victories during the 2023 season, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record of 9.
5
Who holds the record for the most sixes in a single ODI World Cup innings (17 sixes)?
Answer:
Eoin Morgan
Eoin Morgan holds the record for the most sixes in a single ODI innings, hitting 17 against Afghanistan in the 2019 World Cup.
6
Which nation won the gold medal in Men's Basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
USA
The USA 'Avengers' team, led by LeBron James and Steph Curry, won the gold medal by defeating France in the final.
7
Who won the 'Player of the Tournament' in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup?
Answer:
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his record-breaking performance, scoring 765 runs in the competition.
8
Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women's marathon world record in October 2024. What was her historic time?
Answer:
2:09:56
Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman to break the 2:10 barrier, setting a new world record of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon in 2024.
9
Which player hit the fastest double century in ODI cricket (126 balls)?
Answer:
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan holds the record for the fastest ODI double century, reaching the milestone in just 126 balls against Bangladesh.
10
Who is the youngest male tennis player to win Grand Slams on all three surfaces (Hard, Clay, Grass)?
Answer:
Carlos Alcaraz
At age 21, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces (US Open, Wimbledon, French Open).