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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Who holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB)?
Answer:
Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds holds the MLB career record with 762 home runs.
42
What is the longest field goal made in NFL history?
Answer:
66 yards
Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens kicked a record-breaking 66-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions in 2021.
43
Who holds the record for the most Pole Positions in Formula 1 history?
Answer:
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most pole positions, being the first driver to surpass 100 poles.
44
What is the fastest pit stop recorded in Formula 1 history?
Answer:
1.80 seconds
McLaren set the world record with a 1.80-second pit stop for Lando Norris at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.
45
Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in women's tennis history?
Answer:
Margaret Court
Margaret Court holds the all-time record with 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Serena Williams is second with 23.
46
What is the highest individual score in an ODI cricket match?
Answer:
264
Rohit Sharma scored 264 runs for India against Sri Lanka in 2014, the highest individual score in ODI history.
47
Who holds the record for the fastest century in One Day International (ODI) cricket?
Answer:
AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers scored a century off just 31 balls against the West Indies in 2015.
48
Who holds the men's world record for the High Jump?
Answer:
Javier Sotomayor
Cuban athlete Javier Sotomayor set the high jump world record of 2.45 meters (8 ft 0.46 in) in 1993.
49
Who holds the all-time record for the most points scored in NBA history (regular season)?
Answer:
LeBron James
LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in February 2023 to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
50
What is the fastest speed ever recorded on a bicycle (Motor-paced)?
Answer:
296 km/h
Denise Mueller-Korenek set the motor-paced bicycle land speed record of 183.9 mph (296 km/h) in 2018.