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 British cyclist is the most successful female Olympian in cycling history?
Answer:
Laura Kenny (Trott)
Laura Kenny has won five Olympic gold medals, making her the most successful female cyclist in Olympic history.
12
Which sprinter was famously stripped of his 100m gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics for doping?
Answer:
Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson won the 100m final in world record time but tested positive for stanozolol, leading to his disqualification.
13
Who was the first woman to win a gold medal in Olympic boxing (2012)?
Answer:
Nicola Adams
Nicola Adams of Great Britain became the first woman to win an Olympic boxing title when the sport was introduced for women in 2012.
14
Which Pakistani javelin thrower set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97m at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Answer:
Arshad Nadeem
Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan by winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic Record of 92.97m in Paris.
15
Which Swedish pole vaulter broke the world record multiple times and won Olympic gold in 2021 and 2024?
Answer:
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis
Mondo Duplantis has dominated pole vaulting, breaking the world record repeatedly and winning gold in both Tokyo and Paris.
16
Which wrestler holds the record for four consecutive Olympic gold medals in women's freestyle wrestling?
Answer:
Kaori Icho
Kaori Icho of Japan is the first female wrestler to win four consecutive Olympic gold medals (2004–2016).
17
Who is the only athlete to win gold medals in the same individual event at four consecutive Olympic Games (Discus Throw)?
Answer:
Al Oerter
Al Oerter won the discus throw gold medal at the 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968 Olympics, setting an Olympic record each time.
18
Which Japanese figure skater became the first male in 66 years to win consecutive Olympic golds (2014, 2018)?
Answer:
Yuzuru Hanyu
Yuzuru Hanyu defended his Olympic title in PyeongChang 2018, becoming the first male skater to do so since Dick Button in 1952.
19
Which female athlete has won the most Olympic medals in track and field history?
Answer:
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix has won 11 Olympic medals (7 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze), the most of any female track and field athlete.
20
Who became the first person to run the marathon in under 2 hours (though not in an open competition) and won Olympic gold in 2016 and 2020?
Answer:
Eliud Kipchoge
Eliud Kipchoge is widely considered the greatest marathoner ever, winning back-to-back Olympic golds and breaking the 2-hour barrier in a special event.