General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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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
1051
Proximity
Answer:
Nearness
Proximity (قربت) means 'nearness' (نزدیکی) in space, time, or relationship. 'Similarity' (مماثلت) is 'affinity'.
1052
Provoke
Answer:
To make angry
To provoke (اکسانا) means to stimulate or give rise to a reaction, especially a strong one. 'To make angry' (غصہ دلانا) is a very common meaning.
1053
Provocative
Answer:
Stimulating
Provocative (اشتعال انگیز) means 'stimulating' (متحرک کرنے والا) thought, discussion, or a strong reaction (like anger or desire). 'Annoying' (پریشان کن) is one possible reaction, but 'stimulating' is the cause.
1054
Provincial
Answer:
Old fashioned
Provincial (صوبائی) can mean relating to a province, but it also means narrow-minded, unsophisticated, or 'old-fashioned' (پرانے خیال کا). 'Modern' (جدید) is an antonym.
1055
Providence
Answer:
Nature's way of protecting its creatures
Providence (قدرت) is the timely care and 'protection of creatures' (مخلوقات کی حفاظت) provided by God or 'nature' (فطرت). 'Ill fate' (بدقسمتی) is an antonym.
1056
Proverb
Answer:
Familiar saying
A proverb (کہاوت) is a short, well-known, 'familiar saying' (مشہور قول) that states a general truth or piece of advice.
1057
Protrude
Answer:
Stick out
To protrude (باہر نکلنا) means to 'stick out' (باہر جھانکنا) or extend beyond the surrounding surface. 'Suppress' (دبانا) is an antonym.
1058
Protract
Answer:
Extend
To protract (طول دینا) means to prolong or 'extend' (بڑھانا) the duration of something. 'To wail' (رونا) means to cry.
1059
Protectorate
Answer:
Colony
A protectorate (محفوظ ریاست) is a state that is controlled and protected by another. It is a form of 'colony' (نوآبادی) or dependent territory.
1060
Prostrate
Answer:
Lay flat
To prostrate (سجدہ کرنا) oneself means to 'lay flat' (سیدھا لیٹنا) on the ground, typically facing downward in reverence or submission.