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
21
Which form of hockey has 'No Offside' rule currently?
Answer:
Field Hockey
Field Hockey abolished the offside rule in the 1990s to speed up the game. Ice Hockey still enforces offside.
22
What is a 'Drag Flick'?
Answer:
A scoring technique in Field Hockey penalty corners
The Drag Flick involves dragging the ball along the ground before flinging it into the air towards the goal, common in penalty corners.
23
What is the 'Blue Line' associated with?
Answer:
Ice Hockey zones
Ice Hockey rinks have two blue lines that divide the ice into attacking, neutral, and defensive zones.
24
What does the term 'Back Sticks' refer to in Field Hockey?
Answer:
A foul for playing the ball with the rounded side of the stick
In Field Hockey, players can only use the flat side of the stick. Using the rounded back side is a foul.
25
What is 'Icing' in Ice Hockey?
Answer:
Shooting the puck across both the center line and goal line without it being touched
Icing is a violation that stops play when the puck is shot all the way down the ice.
26
Which card signifies a temporary 2-minute suspension in Field Hockey?
Answer:
Green Card
In international Field Hockey, a Green Card is a warning that results in a 2-minute suspension.
27
What is the 'Bully'?
Answer:
A traditional method of restarting play in Field Hockey (face-off)
A Bully involves two opposing players tapping their sticks three times before going for the ball; it is less common in modern play but still part of the rules.
28
In Ice Hockey, what is the object played with called?
Answer:
Puck
Ice Hockey uses a vulcanized rubber disc called a Puck.
29
What is a 'Penalty Corner' (or Short Corner)?
Answer:
A set piece in Field Hockey awarded for a defensive foul in the circle
A Penalty Corner allows the attacking team to freely shoot at the goal from the edge of the circle with only five defenders allowed on the goal line.
30
In Field Hockey, what is the 'Shooting Circle' or 'The D'?
Answer:
The semi-circular area in front of the goal where a goal must be scored from
In Field Hockey, a goal can only be scored if an attacker strikes the ball inside the 'Shooting Circle' (a 16-yard semi-circle).