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
4181
What does AM stand for in radio?
Answer:
Amplitude Modulation
AM stands for Amplitude Modulation. It is a modulation technique used in electronic communication, most commonly for transmitting messages with a radio wave.
4182
What does FM stand for in radio?
Answer:
Frequency Modulation
FM stands for Frequency Modulation. It is the encoding of information in a carrier wave by varying the instantaneous frequency of the wave.
4183
What does BCC stand for in emails?
Answer:
Blind Carbon Copy
BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy. It allows the sender to copy someone on an email without other recipients knowing.
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What does CC stand for in emails?
Answer:
Carbon Copy
CC stands for Carbon Copy. It is used to send a copy of an email to someone who is not the primary recipient.
4185
What does IQ stand for?
Answer:
Intelligence Quotient
IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient. It is a total score derived from a set of standardized tests or subtests designed to assess human intelligence.
4186
What does AM and PM stand for?
Answer:
Ante Meridiem and Post Meridiem
AM stands for Ante Meridiem (before noon) and PM stands for Post Meridiem (after noon).
4187
What does UTC stand for?
Answer:
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time. It is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time.
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What does GMT stand for?
Answer:
Greenwich Mean Time
GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time. It is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.
4189
What does LPG stand for?
Answer:
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It describes flammable hydrocarbon gases including propane, butane, and mixtures of these gases.
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What does CNG stand for?
Answer:
Compressed Natural Gas
CNG stands for Compressed Natural Gas. It is a fuel gas mainly composed of methane, compressed to less than 1% of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure.