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 **MOOC** stand for?
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Massive Open Online Course
A **MOOC** is a free Web-based distance learning program that is designed for the participation of large numbers of geographically dispersed students.
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What does **WHO** stand for?
Answer:
World Health Organization
The **WHO** is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
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What does **PhD** stand for?
Answer:
Doctor of Philosophy
A **PhD** (Doctor of Philosophy) is the highest university degree that is conferred after a course of study and the completion of original research.
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What does **NGO** stand for?
Answer:
Non-Governmental Organization
An **NGO** is a non-profit group that functions independently of any government. They are often organized on community, national, and international levels to serve specific social or political purposes.
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What does **GPA** stand for?
Answer:
Grade Point Average
**GPA** is a number that indicates how high you scored in your courses on average. It is a standard way of measuring academic achievement in the U.S.
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What does **STEM** stand for in an educational context?
Answer:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
**STEM** is an umbrella term used to group together the distinct but related technical disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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What does **UNESCO** stand for?
Answer:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
**UNESCO** is a specialized agency of the UN aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture.
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What does **CRT** stand for?
Answer:
Cathode Ray Tube
A **CRT** is a vacuum tube containing one or more electron guns and a phosphorescent screen, used to display images.
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What does **Mbps** stand for?
Answer:
Megabits per second
**Mbps** is a measure of data transfer speed (bandwidth). Note that 'bits' (small b) differs from 'Bytes' (big B).
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What does **GHz** stand for?
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Gigahertz
**GHz** is a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz.