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
71
Who won the All England Open Women's Singles title in 2024?
Answer:
Carolina Marin
Carolina Marin won the 2024 All England Open after Akane Yamaguchi retired due to injury in the final.
72
The 'Thomas Cup' is a championship for:
Answer:
Men's Teams
The Thomas Cup is the World Men's Team Championship.
73
Which country won the Bronze medal in Men's Singles at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Malaysia
Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia won the bronze medal, defeating Lakshya Sen in the playoff.
74
What is the fixed height limit for a service in BWF tournaments?
Answer:
1.15 meters
The whole shuttle must be below 1.15 meters from the surface of the court at the instant of being hit by the server's racket.
75
Who was the Men's Singles World Champion in 2023 (reigning until 2025 Worlds)?
Answer:
Kunlavut Vitidsarn
Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn won the World Championship in 2023. Since 2024 was an Olympic year, there was no World Championship, making him the reigning champion entering 2025.
76
Which shot is hit hard and downwards into the opponent's court?
Answer:
Smash
A smash is an offensive shot hit with power and speed downward into the opponent's court.
77
At what score is the mid-game interval taken?
Answer:
11 points
A 60-second interval is allowed when the leading score reaches 11 points.
78
Who won the Women's Doubles Gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Chen/Jia
China's Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan won the gold medal, upgrading their silver from Tokyo 2020.
79
What is the length of a standard badminton court?
Answer:
13.40 meters
The full length of the court (diagonal boundary) is 13.40 meters (44 ft).
80
Which Indonesian Men's Doubles legend retired in 2024?
Answer:
Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, one half of the 'Minions' and former World No. 1, announced his retirement in May 2024.