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
41
Which Ethiopian marathon runner famously won the 1960 Rome Olympic marathon while running barefoot?
Answer:
Abebe Bikila
Abebe Bikila won the 1960 Olympic marathon running barefoot because a new pair of shoes gave him blisters; he won again in 1964 wearing shoes.
42
Which athlete won gold in the 100m, 200m, Long Jump, and 4x100m relay at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, matching Jesse Owens' feat?
Answer:
Carl Lewis
Carl Lewis equaled Jesse Owens' 1936 performance by winning four gold medals in the same track and field events at the 1984 Games.
43
Who is the most decorated female Olympian in history with 18 medals in gymnastics?
Answer:
Larisa Latynina
Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina won 18 Olympic medals (9 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze) between 1956 and 1964.
44
Which American swimmer won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics, a record that stood for 36 years?
Answer:
Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz set a record by winning seven gold medals at a single Olympics in 1972, a feat only surpassed by Michael Phelps in 2008.
45
Who won four gold medals in track and field at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Nazi ideology?
Answer:
Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens won four gold medals (100m, 200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay) in Berlin, disproving Hitler's theories of Aryan supremacy.
46
Which gymnast scored the first perfect 10.0 in Olympic history at the 1976 Montreal Games?
Answer:
Nadia Comăneci
Nadia Comăneci of Romania made history at the 1976 Montreal Olympics by scoring the first-ever perfect 10.0 on the uneven bars.
47
Which sprinter is known as the 'fastest man alive' and holds the world record for the 100m and 200m sprints?
Answer:
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt holds the world records for both the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s) sprints and won eight Olympic gold medals during his career.