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
3831
What does the Spanish word 'Vigilante' mean?
Answer:
A member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement without legal authority
A vigilante is someone who takes the law into their own hands, typically to avenge a crime.
3832
What does the Italian phrase 'Lingua Franca' mean?
Answer:
A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different
Lingua franca refers to a bridge language or common language used for communication between groups who do not share a native language.
3833
What does the Spanish word 'Bonanza' mean?
Answer:
A situation which creates a sudden increase in wealth or good fortune
Bonanza originally referred to fair weather or a rich mineral deposit; now it means a source of great and sudden wealth or luck.
3834
What does the Italian word 'Vendetta' mean?
Answer:
A blood feud or prolonged bitter quarrel
A vendetta is a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family.
3835
What does the Spanish word 'Embargo' mean?
Answer:
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity
An embargo is an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
3836
What does the Italian phrase 'Sotto voce' mean?
Answer:
In a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard
Sotto voce literally means 'under the voice'. It is used to denote emphasis given by lowering the voice.
3837
What does the Spanish word 'Siesta' mean?
Answer:
An afternoon rest or nap
A siesta is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal.
3838
What does the Italian word 'Fiasco' mean?
Answer:
A complete and ignominious failure
While 'fiasco' means a bottle/flask in Italian, in English usage, it refers to a complete failure or disaster.
3839
What does the Spanish word 'Guerrilla' mean?
Answer:
Little war (referring to irregular warfare)
Guerrilla refers to a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces. It literally means 'little war'.
3840
What does the Italian term 'Prima Donna' refer to?
Answer:
A very temperamental person with an inflated view of their own talent
Literally 'First Lady', it originally referred to the leading female singer in an opera but now refers to a vain or temperamental person.