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
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What is a 'Spire'?
Answer:
A tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building
A spire is a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, often a skyscraper or a church tower.
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What is 'CAD'?
Answer:
Computer Aided Design
CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design. It is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.
3913
What is 'HVAC'?
Answer:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort.
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What is a 'Dome'?
Answer:
An architectural element that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere
A dome is a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.
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What is a 'Vault' in architecture?
Answer:
A self-supporting arched form, usually of stone or brick, serving to cover a space with a ceiling or roof
A vault is an architectural term for an arched form used to provide a space with a ceiling or roof.
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What is 'Sustainable Architecture'?
Answer:
Architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings
Sustainable architecture is architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space.
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What is 'Art Deco'?
Answer:
A style of visual arts, architecture and design that appeared in France just before World War I, characterized by geometric shapes
Art Deco is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that appeared in France just before World War I. It combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials.
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What is a 'Parapet'?
Answer:
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony
A parapet is a barrier which is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure.
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What is 'Fenestration'?
Answer:
The arrangement of windows and doors on the elevations of a building
Fenestration refers to the design, construction, or presence of openings in a building, specifically windows.
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What is a 'Pilaster'?
Answer:
A rectangular column, especially one projecting from a wall
A pilaster is an architectural element in classical architecture used to give the appearance of a supporting column and to articulate an extent of wall, with only an ornamental function.