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
3741
Choose the correct meaning of 'Alma Mater'.
Answer:
A nourishing mother (Institution one graduated from)
Often asked in CSS/SSC exams. It refers to the school, college, or university that one has attended.
3742
What does the phrase 'Ad valorem' mean?
Answer:
According to value
Frequent in Customs/Tax Inspector exams. An 'ad valorem' tax is a tax based on the assessed value of an item.
3743
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'Ab initio'?
Answer:
From the beginning
Common in legal exams (CLAT/LAT). 'Ab initio' means from the start. Example: The contract was void ab initio.
3744
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.
3745
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.
3746
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.
3747
What does the Latin phrase 'Bona fide' mean?
Answer:
In good faith / Genuine
Bona fide means 'in good faith'. It signifies honesty and sincerity.
3748
What does the Latin phrase 'Ante meridiem' (A.M.) mean?
Answer:
Before midday
Ante meridiem means 'before midday'.
3749
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.
3750
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.