General Knowledge — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

Which Indian cricketer became the first to score 50,000+ international runs across all formats?

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Correct answer: B. Sachin Tendulkar — # International Cricket Runs Milestone Achievement This question tests knowledge of cricket history and individual player records across all international formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). **Step 1: Understanding International Cricket Formats** International cricket consists of three main formats: Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Players accumulate runs across all these formats throughout their careers. 	ext{Total International Runs} = 	ext{Test Runs} + 	ext{ODI Runs} + 	ext{T20I Runs} **Step 2: Identifying Sachin Tendulkar's Historic Achievement** Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer who retired in 2013, accumulated an unparalleled total of 51,288 international runs across all three formats. He was the first player in cricket history to cross the 50,000-run milestone, a record that stands as a testament to his consistency and longevity in international cricket over 24 years. **The correct answer is (B) Sachin Tendulkar**, who became the first cricketer ever to score 50,000+ interna

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A. Virat Kohli

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C. Kumar Sangakkara

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D. Ricky Ponting

Question 2

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 3

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 4

In which year did India host the Asian Games for the first time?

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Correct answer: B. 1951 — India hosted the first Asian Games in Delhi in 1951. This was the inaugural edition of the Asian Games, also known as Asiad.

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A. 1948

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C. 1982

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D. 1972

Question 5

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 6

Which tennis player won the Australian Open 2024 men's singles title?

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Correct answer: A. Jannik Sinner — Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open 2024 men's singles title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

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B. Novak Djokovic

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C. Carlos Alcaraz

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D. Rafael Nadal

Question 7

Which sport did Abhinav Bindra win India's first individual Olympic gold medal in?

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Correct answer: C. Shooting — Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in shooting (10m air rifle) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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A. Badminton

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B. Archery

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D. Wrestling

Question 8

Who won the Wimbledon 2024 men's singles championship?

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Correct answer: B. Carlos Alcaraz — Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title in 2024, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

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A. Novak Djokovic

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C. Jannik Sinner

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D. Matteo Berrettini

General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions