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
51
Which nation hosted the 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals?
Answer:
China
The 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals were hosted in Chengdu, China.
52
What is the standard interval time between games in a match?
Answer:
2 minutes
A 2-minute interval is allowed between the first and second game, and between the second and third game.
53
Which Indian female shuttler won two consecutive Olympic medals (2016, 2020)?
Answer:
PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu won Silver in Rio 2016 and Bronze in Tokyo 2020.
54
Who was the first non-Asian player to be ranked World No. 1 in Men's Singles for an extended period in the modern era?
Answer:
Peter Gade
Peter Gade topped the world rankings from 1998 to 2001, a rare feat for a European at the time.
55
What is the penalty card sequence in badminton?
Answer:
Yellow, Red, Black
Yellow is a warning, Red is a fault (point to opponent), and Black is disqualification.
56
Which country won the most gold medals in badminton at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
China
China won 2 gold medals (Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles) and multiple silvers, topping the badminton medal tally.
57
Which player is nicknamed 'The Axeman'?
Answer:
Viktor Axelsen
Viktor Axelsen is often referred to by his surname or nicknames derived from it, though 'Viggo' is common, 'The Axeman' is a media play on his name.
58
Who won the Women's Singles Bronze medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung was awarded the bronze medal after Carolina Marin withdrew from the bronze medal match due to injury.
59
When did badminton become an official Olympic sport?
Answer:
1992 Barcelona
Badminton made its debut as an official medal sport at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
60
Which Korean pair won the Women's Doubles title at the 2024 All England Open?
Answer:
Baek/Lee
Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee won the Women's Doubles title at the 2024 All England Open.