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
5561
The 'Gutenberg Bible' was the first major book printed in Europe using movable type. What language was it in?
Answer:
Latin
Johannes Gutenberg's famous bible was a printed edition of the Latin Vulgate.
5562
Which language gave English the words 'Piano', 'Opera', and 'Broccoli'?
Answer:
Italian
These terms relate to music and food, areas where Italian culture has had a significant linguistic influence on English.
5563
Which country uses the 'Thana' script?
Answer:
Maldives
The Thaana script is the writing system of the Dhivehi language spoken in the Maldives.
5564
What is the literal meaning of 'Lingua Franca'?
Answer:
Frankish Tongue
The term originally referred to a specific pidgin used in the Mediterranean, literally meaning 'Language of the Franks'.
5565
Which language is spoken in the 'Pays Basque' region spanning Spain and France?
Answer:
Basque (Euskara)
Basque is the language of the Basque people; it is a language isolate and pre-dates the arrival of Indo-European languages in Europe.
5566
The 'Cyrillic' script is used for which group of languages?
Answer:
Slavic
Cyrillic is primarily used for Slavic languages such as Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian.
5567
Which language serves as the national language of Indonesia?
Answer:
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, a standardized variety of Malay used to unify the diverse archipelago.
5568
What is the term for a person who speaks two languages fluently?
Answer:
Bilingual
A bilingual person is someone who can speak two languages with fluency.
5569
Which branch of the Indo-European family does English belong to?
Answer:
Germanic
English is a West Germanic language, sharing a common ancestor with German, Dutch, and Frisian.
5570
What is the official language of the Vatican City?
Answer:
Latin
Latin is the official language of the Holy See (Vatican City), used for official documentation and legislation.