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
1301
Instantaneous
Answer:
Immediate
Instantaneous (فوری) means occurring or done in an instant. 'Immediate' (بلا تاخیر) is the most direct synonym.
1302
Insensate
Answer:
Unfeeling
Insensate (بے حس) means lacking physical sensation or lacking compassion. 'Unfeeling' (سنگدل) is a direct synonym. 'Ruthless' (بے رحم) is a related concept but 'unfeeling' is more precise.
1303
Insatiable
Answer:
Greedy
Insatiable (ناقابل تسکین) describes an appetite or desire that is impossible to satisfy. 'Greedy' (لالچی) is a strong synonym, implying an endless desire for more.
1304
Insanity
Answer:
Madness
Insanity (پاگل پن) is the state of being seriously mentally ill. 'Madness' (دیوانگی) is a direct synonym. 'Clarity' (وضاحت) and 'Wisdom' (عقل) are antonyms.
1305
Inquisitive
Answer:
Curious
Inquisitive (متجسس) means having or showing a strong interest in learning things; 'curious' (پوچھ گچھ کرنے والا).
1306
Inquest
Answer:
Investigation
An inquest (تحقیقات) is a judicial inquiry or 'investigation' (تفتیش) to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, most commonly a sudden death.
1307
Inhabit
Answer:
To live
To inhabit (رہنا) a place means 'to live' (آباد ہونا) or dwell in it as a person, animal, or group.
1308
Ingenuous
Answer:
Naive
Ingenuous (سادہ لوح) describes a person who is innocent, simple, and 'naive' (ناتجربہ کار). 'Cunning' (مکار) and 'Sophisticated' (تجربہ کار) are antonyms. (Do not confuse with 'ingenious', which means clever).
1309
Infringe
Answer:
Break
To infringe (خلاف ورزی کرنا) means to actively 'break' (توڑنا) or violate the terms of a law, agreement, or right (e.g., copyright infringement). 'Forfeit' (ضائع کرنا) means to lose something as a penalty.
1310
Infrastructure
Answer:
An organization’s composition
Infrastructure (بنیادی ڈھانچہ) refers to the basic physical and 'organizational composition' (تنظیمی ڈھانچہ) needed for a society or enterprise to function (e.g., roads, power, buildings).