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
11
Who is the most capped player in field hockey history?
Answer:
John-John Dohmen
Belgium's John-John Dohmen holds the record for the most international caps in men's hockey history, surpassing 450 caps.
12
What is the format of 'Hockey 5s'?
Answer:
5 players per side, smaller pitch, rebound boards
Hockey 5s is a shorter, faster format of the game played with 5 players per side on a smaller pitch surrounded by rebound boards.
13
Can a goal be scored directly from a free hit outside the circle?
Answer:
No, the ball must be touched by an attacker inside the circle
A goal cannot be scored directly from outside the circle. An attacker must touch the ball inside the circle before it enters the goal.
14
Which nation won the first Junior Hockey World Cup in 1979?
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan won the inaugural Junior Hockey World Cup in 1979, held in France.
15
Which Pakistani center-half was known as the 'Gentleman of Hockey'?
Answer:
Akhtar Rasool
Akhtar Rasool was a graceful center-half for Pakistan and captained the team to World Cup victory in 1982.
16
What is the maximum curvature allowed for a hockey stick (bow)?
Answer:
25mm
The FIH limits the bow (curvature) of the stick to a maximum of 25mm to prevent dangerous drag flicking speeds.
17
Who is the legendary Dutch player who won 3 Olympic Gold medals and 2 World Cups?
Answer:
Teun de Nooijer
Teun de Nooijer is one of the most decorated players in history, winning Olympic gold in 1996, 2000, and medals in 2004 and 2012.
18
What represents the 'advantage' rule in hockey?
Answer:
The umpire allows play to continue if the non-offending team benefits
Umpires are encouraged to play advantage, allowing the game to flow if the team that was fouled retains possession and a good attacking opportunity.
19
When a penalty stroke is taken, where must the other players stand?
Answer:
Behind the 23-meter line
During a penalty stroke, all players other than the taker and the goalkeeper must stand outside the 23-meter area.
20
Which team is known as the 'Red Lions'?
Answer:
Belgium
The Belgium men's national team is nicknamed the Red Lions.