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
81
Which female swimmer has won the most individual Olympic Gold medals?
Answer:
Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky holds the record for the most individual Gold medals by a female swimmer.
82
Who set the Men's 400m Olympic Record at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Answer:
Wayde van Niekerk
Wayde van Niekerk ran 43.03 in Rio 2016, breaking Michael Johnson's long-standing World and Olympic record from the outside lane.
83
Which sprinter is the only man to win the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay Gold at three consecutive Olympics?
Answer:
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt achieved the 'Triple-Triple' (2008, 2012, 2016), although his 2008 relay gold was later stripped due to a teammate's doping violation.
84
Who holds the record for the most Gold medals won by a woman in a single Winter Olympics?
Answer:
Lydia Skoblikova
Lydia Skoblikova (Speed Skating) won 4 Gold medals in the 1964 Winter Games. This stands as the record for women.
85
What is the Men's Marathon Olympic Record time?
Answer:
2:06:32
While World Records are faster, the Olympic Record (which often has tougher courses/conditions) was set by Samuel Wanjiru in 2008 at 2:06:32. (Tamirat Tola broke this in Paris 2024 with 2:06:26).
86
Who holds the record for winning Gold medals in the same individual event at four consecutive Olympics?
Answer:
Both B and C (and others)
Al Oerter (Discus), Carl Lewis (Long Jump), Michael Phelps (200m IM), Vincent Hancock (Skeet), and Mijain Lopez (Wrestling - 5 times) have achieved 4+ consecutive golds in one event.
87
Who is the oldest person to ever win an Olympic medal?
Answer:
Oscar Swahn
Swedish shooter Oscar Swahn won a silver medal at the 1920 Antwerp Games at the age of 72.
88
Which country holds the record for the most Gold medals in Men's Basketball?
Answer:
USA
The United States has dominated Men's Olympic Basketball, winning the vast majority of Gold medals since the sport's introduction.
89
Who holds the World and Olympic record for the Men's Pole Vault?
Answer:
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis
Armand Duplantis has repeatedly broken the World and Olympic records, clearing 6.25m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
90
Which male tennis player is the only one to win two Olympic Gold medals in singles?
Answer:
Andy Murray
Andy Murray won back-to-back singles Gold medals in London 2012 and Rio 2016.