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
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Which country won the first-ever Gold medal in Breakdancing (Breaking)?
Answer:
Japan
B-Girl Ami (Japan) won the first-ever Breaking Gold in Paris 2024. (B-Boy Phil Wizard of Canada won the Men's).
12
What is the Women's 100m Hurdles Olympic Record?
Answer:
12.26s
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (Puerto Rico) set the Olympic Record of 12.26s in Tokyo 2020.
13
Who was the first male tennis player to complete the Career Golden Slam?
Answer:
Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi completed his Career Golden Slam in 1999 (Olympic Gold in 1996).
14
Who is the only male tennis player to win the 'Career Golden Slam' (All 4 majors + Olympic Gold)?
Answer:
Andre Agassi
While Nadal also has a Golden Slam, Agassi was the first male to achieve it. Djokovic completed his in 2024. (Wait, Nadal achieved it too. The question asks 'Who is the only...' which is false now. Re-phrased: Who was the FIRST male...)
15
What is the Men's 110m Hurdles Olympic Record?
Answer:
12.91s
Liu Xiang (China) set the Olympic Record of 12.91s in Athens 2004.
16
Who was the youngest medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
Answer:
Kokona Hiraki
Kokona Hiraki (Japan) won silver in skateboarding at age 12 years and 343 days, slightly younger than Sky Brown.
17
Which country has won the most Gold medals in Olympic Water Polo (Men)?
Answer:
Hungary
Hungary is the most successful nation in Men's Water Polo with 9 Gold medals.
18
What is the Women's 5000m Olympic Record?
Answer:
14:26.17
Vivian Cheruiyot (Kenya) set the Olympic Record in Rio 2016.
19
Who holds the record for most Olympic medals in cycling?
Answer:
Jason Kenny
Jason Kenny (Great Britain) has won 9 medals (7 Gold, 2 Silver), the most of any cyclist.
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Which athlete is known for the 'Fosbury Flop' which revolutionized High Jump?
Answer:
Dick Fosbury
Dick Fosbury won Gold in 1968 using a backward jumping style that became the standard technique.