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
8621
The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable.
Answer:
Pacifism
Pacifism is the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable under any circumstances. Nostalgia is longing for the past. Angst is deep anxiety. Genocide is the killing of a whole race.
8622
A person who is reserved and uncommunicative.
Answer:
Taciturn
Taciturn means (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Garrulous means talkative (the opposite). Bilingual means speaking two languages. A Zealot is a fanatic.
8623
The official home of a ruler.
Answer:
Palace
A Palace is the official residence of a sovereign, pope, archbishop, or bishop. A Hangar houses aircraft. A Cemetery is a place of burial. An Orchard is where fruit trees are grown.
8624
A person who is skilled in telling stories.
Answer:
Raconteur
A Raconteur is a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way. Garrulous means talkative, but not necessarily skilled. A Cartographer makes maps. A Dilettante is a lover of art.
8625
A place where bees are kept.
Answer:
Apiary
An Apiary is a location where beehives of honey bees are kept. A Kennel is a shelter for a dog. A Hangar is where aircraft are housed. A Granary is where grain is stored.
8626
Widespread scarcity of food.
Answer:
Famine
Famine is an extreme and widespread scarcity of food. A Plethora is an abundance (the opposite). A Panacea is a cure-all. Genocide is the killing of a whole race.
8627
A state of inactivity or dormancy.
Answer:
Torpor
Torpor is a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy. Disarray is a state of untidiness. Equilibrium is a state of balance. Angst is deep anxiety.
8628
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Answer:
Zealot
A Zealot is a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. A Partisan is also fanatically committed, but 'Zealot' is a stronger term. An Antagonist is an opponent. A Pessimist expects the worst.
8629
The state of being married to one person at a time.
Answer:
Monogamy
Monogamy is the practice or state of being married to one person at a time. An Oligarchy is rule by a small group. Polyandry is when a woman has more than one husband. Polygamy is having more than one spouse.
8630
The study of the functions of the body.
Answer:
Physiology
Physiology is the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. Entomology is the study of insects. Etymology is the study of word origins. Archaeology is the study of human history through excavation.