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 consecutive Ballon d'Or wins?
Answer:
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or 4 consecutive times between 2009 and 2012.
62
Who is the all-time top scorer for the Brazil national team?
Answer:
Neymar Jr
Neymar Jr surpassed Pelé's official goal count of 77 to become Brazil's all-time leading scorer (currently 79+).
63
Which manager has won the most Premier League titles?
Answer:
Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles with Manchester United, the most by any manager.
64
Who scored the fastest goal in Premier League history?
Answer:
Shane Long
Shane Long scored for Southampton against Watford in 2019 after just 7.69 seconds.
65
Which player holds the record for the most appearances in the Premier League?
Answer:
Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry holds the all-time appearance record in the Premier League with 653 matches.
66
Who is the most expensive football transfer in history (as of 2024)?
Answer:
Neymar Jr
Neymar's transfer from Barcelona to PSG in 2017 cost €222 million, which remains the world record fee.
67
What is the record for the most clean sheets in Premier League history?
Answer:
Petr Čech
Petr Čech holds the record for the most clean sheets in Premier League history with 202.
68
Which player has won the most European Golden Shoe awards?
Answer:
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Shoe 6 times, the most of any player.
69
Who is the only player to have played in three consecutive World Cup finals?
Answer:
Cafu
Brazilian defender Cafu is the only player to appear in three consecutive World Cup final matches (1994, 1998, 2002).
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Who holds the record for the most goals in a single international match by one player?
Answer:
Archie Thompson
Australian Archie Thompson scored 13 goals in a single match against American Samoa in 2001 (Australia won 31-0).