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 the youngest Best Actor winner in history?
Answer:
Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody won Best Actor at age 29 for 'The Pianist'.
2
Which film won Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards (2023)?
Answer:
Everything Everywhere All at Once
'Everything Everywhere All at Once' swept the major categories in 2023.
3
Who directed the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy?
Answer:
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson directed the trilogy and won Best Director for 'Return of the King'.
4
What was the first color film to win Best Picture?
Answer:
Gone with the Wind
'Gone with the Wind' (1939) was the first color film to win Best Picture.
5
Which actress has the most wins for Best Actress (Lead category only)?
Answer:
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn won 4 lead actress awards. Frances McDormand has 3.
6
Who won Best Director for 'The Shape of Water'?
Answer:
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro won Best Director and Best Picture for the fantasy romance.
7
Which film features the song 'Lose Yourself', the first rap song to win Best Original Song?
Answer:
8 Mile
Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' from '8 Mile' won the award in 2003.
8
Who won Best Actor for 'Gladiator' (2000)?
Answer:
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe won Best Actor for his role as Maximus.
9
Which 1939 film won 8 Oscars but is controversial today for its depiction of slavery?
Answer:
Gone with the Wind
'Gone with the Wind' holds the record for ticket sales and won 8 competitive Oscars.
10
Who won Best Supporting Actress for 'West Side Story' (2021)?
Answer:
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose won for playing Anita, the same role Rita Moreno won for in 1962.