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General Description
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
58161
In Tennis, which Grand Slam tournament is played on clay courts?
Answer:
French Open (Roland Garros)
The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is the only Grand Slam tournament currently played on clay courts. Wimbledon is grass, and the US/Australian Opens are hard courts.
58162
How often are the World Athletics Championships held?
Answer:
Every 2 years
Since 1991, the World Athletics Championships have been held biennially (every two years), usually in odd-numbered years.
58163
The 'Claret Jug' is the trophy awarded for winning which golf tournament?
Answer:
The Open Championship
The Golf Champion Trophy, commonly known as the Claret Jug, is presented to the winner of The Open Championship (often called the British Open).
58164
Which Formula 1 driver holds the record for the most Grand Prix wins in history (as of 2024)?
Answer:
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most race wins in Formula 1 history, having surpassed Michael Schumacher's previous record of 91 wins.
58165
What is the prize awarded to the winner of The Masters golf tournament?
Answer:
The Green Jacket
The winner of The Masters is famously awarded a Green Jacket, which they can keep for a year before returning it to the clubhouse.
58166
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major championships in men's professional golf?
Answer:
The Players Championship
The four majors are The Masters, The U.S. Open, The Open Championship (British Open), and the PGA Championship. The Players Championship is prestigious but is often called the 'fifth major' and is not officially a major.
58167
Which country won the most gold medals in Weightlifting in 2019?
Answer:
India
India dominated the weightlifting arena in 2019, securing the highest number of gold medals in the discipline.
58168
In 2019, which country won the gold in Men's 200m race?
Answer:
Pakistan
Uzair Rehman of Pakistan won the gold medal in the Men's 200m sprint in 2019.
58169
Which year saw the South Asian Games held in two cities simultaneously for the first time?
Answer:
2016
The 2016 Games were co-hosted by Guwahati and Shillong, marking the first dual-city hosting arrangement.
58170
Which country won the silver medal in Men's Cricket at the 2010 Games?
Answer:
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh won gold, and Sri Lanka (U21) won the silver in the 2010 T20 cricket tournament.