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
1171
Nonchalance
Answer:
Unconcern
Nonchalance (بے پروائی) is the state of feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed. 'Unconcern' (بے فکری) is a direct synonym. 'Attentiveness' (توجہ) is an antonym.
1172
Non-proliferation
Answer:
Limitation
Non-proliferation (عدم پھیلاؤ) is the prevention of an increase or spread of something, especially nuclear weapons. It is a 'limitation' (پابندی) on their spread.
1173
Non-aligned
Answer:
Neutral
Non-aligned (غیر وابستہ) means not allied with any side in a conflict or dispute. 'Neutral' (غیر جانبدار) is a direct synonym. 'Partial' (جانبدار) is an antonym.
1174
Nomenclature
Answer:
Terminology
Nomenclature (اصطلاحات) is the system of names or 'terminology' (اصطلاحی نام) used in a particular field, such as biology or chemistry. 'Pseudonym' (فرضی نام) is a fictitious name.
1175
Nodule
Answer:
A lump
A nodule (گانٹھ) is a small swelling or 'a lump' (ایک گانٹھ) of cells in the body, or a small rounded lump of a mineral.
1176
Nimble
Answer:
Active
Nimble (پھرتیلا) means quick and light in movement or action; agile. 'Active' (فعال) and quick is the best synonym. 'Sluggish' (سست) is the antonym.
1177
Nettlesome
Answer:
Irritating
Nettlesome (پریشان کن) means causing annoyance or difficulty. 'Irritating' (تکلیف دہ) is a direct synonym. 'Soothing' (آرام دہ) is the antonym.
1178
Native
Answer:
Original
Native (مقامی) means associated with the place or circumstances of one's birth. 'Original' (اصلی) or indigenous inhabitant is the correct meaning. 'Alien' (غیر ملکی) is the antonym.
1179
Nascent
Answer:
Developing
Nascent (ابھرتا ہوا) means just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. 'Developing' (ترقی پذیر) is a direct synonym, describing something in its early stages of growth.
1180
Muted
Answer:
Muffled
Muted (دھیما) means quiet or 'muffled' (دبی ہوئی) in sound. It can also mean subdued in color. 'Noisy' (شور) is the antonym.