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
3771
What does the French phrase 'Tête-à-tête' mean?
Answer:
Head to head (a private conversation)
Tête-à-tête literally means 'head-to-head'. It refers to a private conversation between two people.
3772
What does the French phrase 'Rendezvous' mean?
Answer:
A meeting at an agreed time and place
Rendezvous means a meeting at an agreed time and place.
3773
What does the French phrase 'Laissez-faire' mean?
Answer:
Let do / Let it be (non-interference)
Laissez-faire is an economic system in which transactions between private parties are free from government intervention. It literally means 'allow to do'.
3774
What does the French phrase 'Je ne sais quoi' mean?
Answer:
I do not know what (an elusive quality)
Je ne sais quoi means 'I don't know what'. It refers to a pleasing quality that cannot be exactly named or described.
3775
What does the French phrase 'Déjà vu' mean?
Answer:
Already seen
Déjà vu is the feeling that one has lived through the present situation before. It literally means 'already seen'.
3776
What does the French phrase 'Carte blanche' mean?
Answer:
Complete freedom to act as one wishes
Carte blanche literally means 'blank paper'. In English, it means having complete freedom or authority to act.
3777
What does the French phrase 'C'est la vie' mean?
Answer:
That is the life / Such is life
C'est la vie means 'That's life' or 'Such is life', used to express acceptance or resignation in the face of a difficult situation.
3778
What does the Latin phrase 'Alma mater' mean?
Answer:
Nourishing mother (referring to one's school/university)
Alma mater implies 'nourishing mother'. It is used to refer to the school, college, or university that one formerly attended.
3779
What does the Latin phrase 'Vice versa' mean?
Answer:
The other way around
Vice versa means 'the position being reversed' or 'the other way around'.
3780
What does the Latin phrase 'Status quo' mean?
Answer:
The existing state of affairs
Status quo is a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs, particularly with regard to social or political issues.