General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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
8561
The killing of one's child.
Answer:
Filicide
Filicide is the killing of one's son or daughter. Sororicide is killing one's sister. Matricide is killing one's mother. Mariticide is killing one's spouse.
8562
A person who is self-taught.
Answer:
Autodidact
An Autodidact is a self-taught person. A Lexicographer compiles dictionaries. A Sceptic doubts the truth. A Fanatic is extremely enthusiastic.
8563
A person who compiles a dictionary.
Answer:
Lexicographer
A Lexicographer is a person who compiles dictionaries. A Linguist studies languages. A Cartographer makes maps. An Autodidact is self-taught.
8564
The science which deals with the properties of sound.
Answer:
Acoustics
Acoustics is the branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound. Logic is the science of reasoning. Geology is the study of the Earth. Numismatics is the study of coins.
8565
A government by a king or queen.
Answer:
Monarchy
A Monarchy is a form of government with a monarch (such as a king or queen) at the head. A Kakistocracy is rule by the worst. A Theocracy is rule by divine guidance. An Oligarchy is rule by a small group.
8566
A person who studies languages.
Answer:
Linguist
A Linguist is a person skilled in foreign languages or one who studies linguistics. A Lexicographer compiles dictionaries. An Autodidact is self-taught. A Calligrapher has beautiful handwriting.
8567
The act of deceiving someone to make money.
Answer:
Fraud
Fraud is wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. Integrity is honesty. Logic is the science of reasoning. Theft is the act of stealing.
8568
A period of one thousand years.
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Millennium
A Millennium is a period of a thousand years. A Decade is ten years. A Century is one hundred years. A Centenary is a 100-year anniversary.
8569
The study of the Earth’s physical structure and substance.
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Geology
Geology is the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes which act on it. Ecology is the study of organisms and their environment. Orology is the study of mountains. Dermatology is the study of skin.
8570
A person who helps another to commit a crime.
Answer:
Accomplice
An Accomplice is a person who helps another commit a crime. A Scapegoat is blamed for others' wrongdoings. A Patriot loves their country. A Traitor betrays their country.