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
701
What is the Roman Numeral for 49?
Answer:
XLIX
40 is XL, and 9 is IX. Combined: XLIX. (IL is an invalid subtraction).
702
Which of these is NOT a standard Roman Numeral symbol?
Answer:
K
'K' is not a standard Roman Numeral. 1000 is 'M', not 'K'.
703
What is the value of 'XXX' in Arabic numerals?
Answer:
30
X (10) + X (10) + X (10) = 30.
704
In the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, 'Yankee' stands for?
Answer:
Y
'Yankee' represents the letter 'Y'.
705
In Morse Code, a dash is approximately how many times longer than a dot?
Answer:
3 times
The duration of a dash is three times the duration of a dot.
706
What is the Roman Numeral for 14?
Answer:
XIV
10 (X) + 4 (IV) = XIV.
707
Which number system is Base-10?
Answer:
Decimal
The Decimal system (the one we use daily) is Base-10.
708
The universal emergency signal 'Mayday' comes from the French 'm'aidez', meaning?
Answer:
Help me
It comes from 'venez m'aider' or 'm'aidez', meaning 'come help me' or 'help me'.
709
How is 'Zero' represented in standard Roman Numerals?
Answer:
It has no representation
The Romans did not have a dedicated numeral for zero.
710
In the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, 'Charlie' represents?
Answer:
C
'Charlie' represents the letter 'C'.