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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What is 'Charging'?
Answer:
Taking more than two strides or jumping to hit an opponent
Charging is a penalty where a player takes a run (multiple strides) or leaves their feet to deliver a body check.
32
What does 'Bar Down' mean?
Answer:
A shot that hits the crossbar and deflects down into the goal
'Bar down' describes a shot that hits the underside of the crossbar and goes into the net.
33
What is a 'Barn'?
Answer:
The hockey arena or rink
Hockey players often refer to the arena or rink as the 'barn'.
34
What is 'Chirping'?
Answer:
Trash talking opponents
Chirping (or beaking) refers to verbally taunting or trash-talking opposing players.
35
What is the slang term 'Biscuit'?
Answer:
The puck
'Biscuit' is a common slang term for the hockey puck ('put the biscuit in the basket').
36
What is a 'Point' in the context of player positioning?
Answer:
The area just inside the offensive blue line where defensemen usually stand
Playing 'the point' refers to the position played by defensemen near the blue line in the offensive zone.
37
What is the slang term 'Apple' refer to?
Answer:
An assist
In hockey slang, an 'apple' is an assist.
38
What is a 'Healthy Scratch'?
Answer:
A player who is fit to play but is removed from the lineup by the coach
A healthy scratch is a player who is not injured but is chosen by the coach not to dress for the game.
39
What is the 'Butterfly' style?
Answer:
A goaltending style where the goalie drops to their knees to cover the lower net
The Butterfly is a common goaltending technique where the goalie drops to their knees, flaring the lower legs out to block low shots.
40
What is 'Roughing'?
Answer:
Unnecessary physical roughness or shoving
Roughing is a minor penalty for engaging in unnecessary shoving or physical contact, usually after the whistle.