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
What is the Women's 100m Freestyle Olympic Record?
Answer:
51.96s
Sarah Sjöström (Sweden) set the record of 51.71 (WR) at World Championships, but Emma McKeon set the Olympic Record of 51.96 in Tokyo 2020.
52
Who is the only person to win a Gold medal as both a volleyball player (indoor) and beach volleyball player?
Answer:
Karch Kiraly
Karch Kiraly won Gold in indoor volleyball (1984, 1988) and beach volleyball (1996).
53
What is the longest distance race in the Summer Olympics?
Answer:
50km Race Walk
The 50km Race Walk was the longest event by distance. (Note: It was removed from the program after Tokyo 2020, replaced by a marathon mixed relay, but historically holds this title).
54
Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single Olympic Basketball game (Men)?
Answer:
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic scored 48 points for Slovenia in his Olympic debut in 2021. (Oscar Schmidt holds the record for most *career* points).
55
Which sport was re-introduced to the Olympics in 2016 after a 112-year absence?
Answer:
Golf
Golf returned to the Olympic program in Rio 2016 for the first time since the 1904 St. Louis Games.
56
Who has won the most medals in Olympic Archery history?
Answer:
Kim Soo-nyung
South Korea's Kim Soo-nyung won 6 medals (4 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze) between 1988 and 2000.
57
What is the Men's 1500m Olympic Record?
Answer:
3:27.65
Cole Hocker (USA) broke the Olympic record in a stunning upset at Paris 2024 with a time of 3:27.65.
58
Who holds the record for the fastest goal in Olympic Football history (Women)?
Answer:
Janine Beckie
Janine Beckie (Canada) scored just 19 seconds into a match against Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
59
Which country won the first-ever Gold medal in Rugby Sevens at the Olympics?
Answer:
Fiji
Fiji won their country's first-ever Olympic medal (Gold) when Rugby Sevens debuted at Rio 2016.
60
Who holds the Men's Shot Put Olympic Record?
Answer:
Ryan Crouser
Ryan Crouser (USA) has broken the Olympic Record multiple times, setting it at 23.30m in Tokyo 2020.