General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
1
What does the German word 'Blitzkrieg' mean?
Answer:
Lightning war
Blitzkrieg means 'lightning war'. It refers to an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory.
2
What does the Latin phrase 'Ipso facto' mean?
Answer:
By the fact itself
Ipso facto means 'by the fact itself'. It means that a certain phenomenon is a direct consequence of the action in question.
3
What does the Latin phrase 'De facto' mean?
Answer:
In fact (whether by right or not)
De facto means 'in fact' or 'in practice', often used to describe something that exists in reality, even if not officially recognized by law.
4
What does the Latin phrase 'Bona fide' mean?
Answer:
In good faith / Genuine
Bona fide means 'in good faith'. It signifies honesty and sincerity.
5
What does the Latin phrase 'Ante meridiem' (A.M.) mean?
Answer:
Before midday
Ante meridiem means 'before midday'.
6
What does the Latin phrase 'Alter ego' mean?
Answer:
Other self
Alter ego means 'other self'. It refers to a person's secondary or alternative personality.
7
What does the French phrase 'Au pair' mean?
Answer:
At par / Equal
Au pair means 'at par' or 'equal to'. It refers to a young foreign person who helps with housework or child care in exchange for room and board.
8
What does the French phrase 'Crème de la crème' mean?
Answer:
Cream of the cream (The very best)
Crème de la crème means 'cream of the cream'. It refers to the best person or thing of a particular kind.
9
What does the French phrase 'Bon voyage' mean?
Answer:
Good voyage (Have a safe trip)
Bon voyage means 'good journey'. It is used to express good wishes to someone about to set off on a journey.
10
What does the Chinese word 'Kowtow' mean?
Answer:
Act in an excessively subservient manner (literally to knock head)
Kowtow comes from the Chinese 'koutou' (knock head). It means to act in an excessively subservient manner.