General Knowledge — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

The Olympic Games were first held in which country in ancient times?

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Correct answer: B. Greece — The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, starting from 776 BC. They were dedicated to Zeus and remained a major sporting event for over 12 centuries.

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A. Rome

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C. Egypt

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D. Persia

Question 2

Who won the ICC World Test Championship 2023?

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Correct answer: C. Australia — # ICC World Test Championship 2023 Solution The ICC World Test Championship is a biennial tournament where the top test cricket teams compete to determine the world's best test cricket nation. **Step 1: Tournament Context** The ICC World Test Championship 2023 was held in June 2023, featuring the two highest-ranked test teams competing in a final match at the Oval in London. **Step 2: Final Match Result** Australia defeated India in the ICC World Test Championship 2023 final by 209 runs. Australia's strong bowling performance and consistent batting secured them their first World Test Championship title. **Final Answer: (C) Australia**

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A. India

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B. Pakistan

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D. England

Question 3

Who was appointed as the captain of the Indian men's cricket team in 2024?

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Correct answer: A. Rohit Sharma — Rohit Sharma continues as the captain of the Indian men's Test and ODI cricket team into 2024-2025, having taken over from Virat Kohli.

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B. Virat Kohli

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C. KL Rahul

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D. Jasprit Bumrah

Question 4

In which year was the Indian Premier League (IPL) first launched?

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Correct answer: B. 2008 — The Indian Premier League was first launched in 2008 as a domestic Twenty20 cricket league and has since become one of the most popular T20 leagues globally.

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A. 2005

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C. 2010

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D. 2007

Question 5

What is the maximum number of players in a standard basketball team on the court at any time?

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Correct answer: B. 5 — A standard basketball team has 5 players on the court at any given time - 2 guards, 2 forwards, and 1 center.

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A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 6

In which city was the 2024 Summer Olympics held?

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Correct answer: A. Paris — The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

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B. Tokyo

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C. Rio de Janeiro

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D. Los Angeles

Question 7

Which Indian athlete won a gold medal in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

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Correct answer: A. Neeraj Chopra — Neeraj Chopra won India's only individual gold medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a throw of 87.58m in the men's javelin throw event.

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B. Rani Rampal

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C. Sindhu PV

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D. Bajrang Punia

Question 8

In which year did India win the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for the first time?

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Correct answer: B. 1983 — India won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground, London.

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A. 1979

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C. 1987

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D. 1992

General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions