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 year's Olympic Games were cancelled due to World War I?
Answer:
1916
The 1916 Summer Olympics were scheduled to be held in Berlin but were cancelled due to the outbreak of World War I.
52
Who is the only athlete to win gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics?
Answer:
Eddie Eagan
Eddie Eagan is the only athlete to win gold in both seasons. He won gold in boxing (Summer 1920) and bobsleigh (Winter 1932). (Note: Gillis Grafström and others won in different years but figure skating was part of Summer games then).
53
Which city hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, overshadowed by a tragic terrorist attack?
Answer:
Munich
The 1972 Munich Olympics were marred by the 'Munich Massacre,' where Palestinian terrorists took eleven Israeli Olympic team members hostage and eventually killed them.
54
In which year were women first allowed to participate in the Olympic Games?
Answer:
1900
Women first competed at the 1900 Paris Games. There were only 22 women out of 997 athletes, competing in five sports: tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrianism, and golf.
55
Which city hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Answer:
Paris
Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics, marking exactly 100 years since it last hosted the Games in 1924.
56
In which year did the NBA players first participate in the Olympics?
Answer:
1992
1992 was the first year professional NBA players participated, leading to the formation of the famous 'Dream Team'.
57
Which Jamaican bobsled team famously debuted at the 1988 Winter Olympics?
Answer:
Jamaica National Team
The debut of the Jamaican national bobsleigh team at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics inspired the popular Disney movie 'Cool Runnings'.
58
What material are Olympic gold medals primarily made of?
Answer:
Silver
Olympic gold medals are actually made mostly of silver (at least 92.5% silver) and are plated with at least 6 grams of pure gold. Solid gold medals haven't been awarded since 1912.
59
Which sport returned to the Olympics in 2024 for the second time in history?
Answer:
Breakdancing (Breaking)
Actually, Breaking (Breakdancing) made its *debut* at the 2024 Paris Games. If referring to a return, sports vary, but Breaking is the notable unique addition for 2024.
60
In 1936, Jesse Owens won four gold medals in which host city?
Answer:
Berlin
Jesse Owens, an African-American athlete, famously won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, debunking Adolf Hitler's propaganda about Aryan supremacy.