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
4121
What does the root word 'Osteo-' refer to?
Answer:
Bone
'Osteo-' relates to bones. For example, 'Osteoporosis' is a condition where bones become weak and brittle.
4122
What does 'Tachycardia' mean?
Answer:
Fast heart rate
Tachycardia is a medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats per minute.
4123
What is 'Bradycardia'?
Answer:
Abnormally slow heart rate
Bradycardia refers to a slower than normal heart rate, typically fewer than 60 beats per minute.
4124
What does the term 'Hypertension' mean?
Answer:
High blood pressure
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
4125
What does the prefix 'Cardio-' refer to?
Answer:
Heart
The prefix 'Cardio-' refers to the heart. For example, 'Cardiology' is the study of the heart.
4126
What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?
Answer:
Inflammation
The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation. For example, 'tonsillitis' is the inflammation of the tonsils.
4127
What is a 'Tort'?
Answer:
A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability
A tort is a civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.
4128
What is a 'Subpoena'?
Answer:
A writ ordering a person to attend a court
A subpoena is a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
4129
What is 'Slander'?
Answer:
Spoken defamation
Slander is the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
4130
What is 'Quid Pro Quo'?
Answer:
A favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something
Quid Pro Quo is Latin for 'something for something'. It refers to an exchange of goods or services, where one transfer is contingent upon the other.