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
3751
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.
3752
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.
3753
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.
3754
What does the Sanskrit word 'Guru' mean?
Answer:
A spiritual teacher or expert guide
Guru means a spiritual teacher, guide, or expert.
3755
What does the Japanese word 'Tycoon' mean?
Answer:
A wealthy, powerful person in business
Tycoon comes from the Japanese 'taikun' (great lord). It refers to a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.
3756
What does the German word 'Poltergeist' mean?
Answer:
Noisy ghost
Poltergeist means 'noisy ghost'. It is a type of ghost or spirit responsible for physical disturbances.
3757
What does the German word 'Kindergarten' mean literally?
Answer:
Children's garden
Kindergarten literally means 'children's garden'. It is a preschool educational approach.
3758
What does the German word 'Zeitgeist' mean?
Answer:
Time ghost (Spirit of the times)
Zeitgeist means 'spirit of the times'. It refers to the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history.
3759
What does the German word 'Wanderlust' mean?
Answer:
A strong desire to travel
Wanderlust is a strong desire to travel and explore the world.
3760
What does the German word 'Schadenfreude' mean?
Answer:
Pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune
Schadenfreude is the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes from learning of or witnessing the troubles, failures, or humiliation of another.