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 'Pro Bono'?
Answer:
For the public good (usually legal work done for free)
Pro Bono is short for 'pro bono publico', meaning 'for the public good'. It usually refers to legal services provided without charge.
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What is 'Prima Facie'?
Answer:
Based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise
Prima Facie is Latin for 'at first sight'. It refers to a fact presumed to be true unless contradicted by other evidence.
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What is 'Precedent'?
Answer:
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide
A precedent is a principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court or other tribunal when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues.
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What is a 'Power of Attorney'?
Answer:
The authority to act for another person in specified or all legal or financial matters
Power of attorney is a legal document giving one person the agent or attorney-in-fact power to act for another person.
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What is a 'Plaintiff'?
Answer:
The person who brings a case against another in a court of law
A plaintiff is a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
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What is 'Perjury'?
Answer:
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath
Perjury is the criminal offense of lying under oath.
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What is a 'Notary Public'?
Answer:
A person authorized to perform certain legal formalities
A notary public is a public officer constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, and foreign and international business.
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What is 'Negligence'?
Answer:
Failure to take proper care in doing something
Negligence is a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.
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What is a 'Misdemeanor'?
Answer:
A minor wrongdoing
A misdemeanor is a minor wrongdoing, less serious than a felony.
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What is 'Mens Rea'?
Answer:
Guilty mind (criminal intent)
Mens Rea is a Latin phrase meaning 'guilty mind'. It refers to the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime.