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
1831
Blatant
Answer:
Conspicuous
Blatant (واضح) describes a bad behavior done openly and unashamedly. It is very obvious, prominent, and 'conspicuous' (نمایاں). 'Hidden' (پوشیدہ) is the antonym.
1832
Bland
Answer:
Mild
Bland (پھیکا) means lacking strong flavor, features, or interest. 'Mild' (ہلکا) is the best synonym, suggesting a lack of intensity.
1833
Biofeedback
Answer:
Control of brain waves
Biofeedback (بایو فیڈ بیک) is a technique for learning to gain 'control of' bodily processes (like 'brain waves' (دماغی لہریں), heart rate, or muscle tension) by monitoring them.
1834
Binary
Answer:
two things
Binary (ثنائی) is an adjective describing something composed of, or relating to, 'two things' (دو چیزیں) or two parts, like the binary code (1s and 0s).
1835
Belligerent
Answer:
Aggressive
Belligerent (لڑاکا) means hostile, 'aggressive' (جارحانہ), and ready to fight. 'Friendly' (دوستانہ) is the antonym.
1836
Bigotry
Answer:
Intolerance
Bigotry (تعصب) is the 'intolerance' (عدم برداشت) toward people who hold different opinions, beliefs, or characteristics from oneself.
1837
Bigot
Answer:
Racist
A bigot (متعصب) is a person who is intolerant of others with different opinions, beliefs, or backgrounds. A 'racist' (نسل پرست) is a specific and common example of a bigot.
1838
Biennial
Answer:
Every two years
Biennial (دو سالہ) means something that happens 'every two years' (ہر دو سال بعد). 'Yearly' (سالانہ) is 'annual'.
1839
Bicker
Answer:
Squabble
To bicker (جھگڑنا) means to argue about petty or trivial matters. 'Squabble' (تکرار کرنا) is a direct synonym.
1840
Bias
Answer:
Prejudice
Bias (تعصب) is an inclination or 'prejudice' (جانبداری) for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.