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 does **BIP** stand for in special education?
Answer:
Behavioral Intervention Plan
A **BIP** is a plan designed to teach and reward positive behaviors. It is typically developed for students with an IEP who have behavioral issues.
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What does **HHS** stand for?
Answer:
Health and Human Services
The Department of **HHS** is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
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What does **SSA** stand for?
Answer:
Social Security Administration
The **SSA** is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
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What does **OSHA** stand for?
Answer:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
**OSHA** is a large regulatory agency of the United States Department of Labor that originally had federal visitorial powers to inspect and examine workplaces.
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What does **DACA** stand for?
Answer:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
**DACA** is a US immigration policy that allows some individuals with unlawful presence in the US after being brought to the country as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation.
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What does **ACT** stand for (college admissions)?
Answer:
American College Testing
The **ACT** is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States, originally standing for American College Testing.
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What does **CPS** stand for in social work?
Answer:
Child Protective Services
**CPS** is the name of a government agency in many states of the United States responsible for responding to reports of child abuse and neglect.
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What does **EU** stand for?
Answer:
European Union
The **EU** is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.
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What does **UN** stand for?
Answer:
United Nations
The **UN** is an intergovernmental organization aiming to maintain international peace and security.
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What does **PBIS** stand for?
Answer:
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
**PBIS** is an evidence-based, three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day.