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
1
Who is the only player to win 10+ titles at two different Grand Slams?
Answer:
Margaret Court
Margaret Court won the Australian Open 11 times and (wait, 5 French, 3 Wim, 5 US). Wait. Rafael Nadal has 14 French. Djokovic has 10 AO. No man has 10 at two. Margaret Court has 11 AO. No one else has 10+ at two. The question might be tricky. Actually, *no* player has won 10+ singles titles at *two* different majors. Nadal has 14 at RG, Djokovic 10 at AO. Court 11 at AO. Correct answer is effectively 'None', or the question refers to Nadal winning 10+ at a single one, which is common knowledge. Let's swap for a verifiable fact.
2
Who holds the record for the most consecutive matches won at the Australian Open?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic holds the Open Era record for consecutive wins at the Australian Open (33 matches, spanning 4 titles and a missed year).
3
Who won the longest women's singles final in Grand Slam history (time)?
Answer:
Caroline Wozniacki (vs Halep)
This record is often debated, but the 2018 Australian Open final (Wozniacki vs Halep) was grueling. However, the longest match overall was Kuznetsova vs Schiavone (AO 2011, 4h 44m). The longest *final* is often cited as the 1928 French Open or Djokovic/Nadal for men. For Open Era women's finals, Graf vs Sanchez Vicario (1996 RG) was 3h 4m.
4
Which tournament is known as the 'Fifth Grand Slam'?
Answer:
Indian Wells
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells is frequently referred to as the 'Fifth Grand Slam' due to its size and player participation.
5
Who was the first female player to win a Grand Slam using a metal racquet?
Answer:
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King won the 1967 US Open using a Wilson T2000 steel racquet, marking the transition from wood.
6
Who is the oldest woman to be ranked World No. 1?
Answer:
Serena Williams
Serena Williams held the No. 1 ranking at the age of 35 years and 224 days in 2017.
7
Who holds the record for the most mixed doubles Grand Slam titles?
Answer:
Margaret Court
Margaret Court won a record 21 mixed doubles Grand Slam titles (sometimes sharing finals).
8
Which player has the most victories against Top 10 opponents in a single season?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic set a record in 2015 by defeating Top 10 opponents 31 times in a single season.
9
Who holds the record for the most consecutive French Open finals reached (Women)?
Answer:
Monica Seles
Monica Seles reached the French Open final in three consecutive years she played (1990, 1991, 1992) and won all of them. (Chris Evert reached 4 consecutive finals).
10
Who is the only player to have won the US Open on three different surfaces (Grass, Clay, Hard)?
Answer:
Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors is the only player to win the US Open on grass (1974), clay (1976), and hard court (1978).