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
8611
The study of caves.
Answer:
Speleology
Speleology is the study or exploration of caves. Archaeology is the study of human history through excavation. Entomology is the study of insects. Etymology is the study of word origins.
8612
A person who is fanatically committed to a cause.
Answer:
Partisan
A Partisan is a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person, often showing biased, emotional allegiance. A Zealot is also a fanatic, but 'partisan' emphasizes the support for a specific party or cause. A Pessimist expects the worst. A Dilettante is a lover of art.
8613
To give up one's authority or throne.
Answer:
Abdicate
To Abdicate is to renounce one's throne or authority. (This is a repeat of question 285). To Recant is to renounce a belief. To Condemn is to express disapproval. To Exonerate is to free from blame.
8614
A place of burial, especially one not in a churchyard.
Answer:
Cemetery
A Cemetery is a burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard. A Palace is the home of a ruler. An Orchard is where fruit trees are grown. An Abattoir is a slaughterhouse.
8615
A person appointed by two parties to solve a dispute.
Answer:
Arbitrator
An Arbitrator is an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute. An Antagonist is an opponent. A Partisan is committed to a cause. A Pessimist expects the worst.
8616
A place where aircraft are housed.
Answer:
Hangar
A Hangar is a large building in which aircraft are kept. An Apiary is where bees are kept. A Kennel is a shelter for a dog. A Granary is where grain is stored.
8617
A person who is bad at spelling.
Answer:
Cacographer
A Cacographer is a person who is bad at spelling. A Cartographer makes maps. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting. A Raconteur is a storyteller.
8618
The study of insects.
Answer:
Entomology
Entomology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. Etymology is the study of word origins. Physiology is the study of body functions. Speleology is the study of caves.
8619
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Answer:
Emigrant
An Emigrant is a person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another. An Itinerant journeys from place to place. An Immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country (emphasizing arrival, while emigrant emphasizes departure).
8620
A building where grain is kept and stored.
Answer:
Granary
A Granary is a storehouse for threshed grain. An Apiary is where bees are kept. A Hangar is where aircraft are housed. A Kennel is a shelter for a dog.