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
8891
A child born after the death of its father.
Answer:
Posthumous
Posthumous means occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator. An orphan is a child whose parents are dead. Anonymous means unnamed. Infanticide is the murder of an infant.
8892
A battle causing lot of bloodshed.
Answer:
Sanguinary
Sanguinary means involving or causing much bloodshed. Decisive means settling an issue. Fatal means causing death. Posthumous means occurring after death.
8893
A river on which ships can sail.
Answer:
Navigable
Navigable means (of a waterway) able to be sailed on by ships or boats. Aquatic means relating to water. Transparent means capable of being seen through. Sanguinary means involving bloodshed.
8894
A post for which no salary is paid.
Answer:
Honorary
An Honorary position is one held without financial reward. A Sinecure is a position requiring little or no work but giving salary. Mercenary means motivated by money. Voluntary means done of one's own accord, which is similar but 'Honorary' is the specific term for a post.
8895
A disease which causes death.
Answer:
Fatal
Fatal means causing death. Sanguinary means involving bloodshed. Panacea is a remedy for all diseases. Contagious means spread by contact.
8896
First speech of a speaker.
Answer:
Maiden
A Maiden speech is the first speech made by a new member of a legislature or other assembly. Extempore means done without preparation. Original means new or initial. Voluntary means done of one's own accord.
8897
A speech delivered without preparation.
Answer:
Extempore
Extempore means spoken or done without preparation. A Maiden speech is the first speech of a speaker. Anonymous means without a name. Voluntary means done of one's own accord.
8898
A game in which neither party wins.
Answer:
Drawn
A Drawn game is a game that ends with the scores level; a tie. Decisive means having a clear result. Alternative means a choice between two things. Equal means being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
8899
A battle which puts an end to all controversy.
Answer:
Decisive
Decisive means settling an issue or producing a definite result. Sanguinary means involving or causing much bloodshed. Fatal means causing death. While it might be a 'final' battle, 'decisive' specifically carries the meaning of settling the controversy.
8900
A language which is no more spoken.
Answer:
Dead language
A Dead language is a language which is no longer in everyday spoken use. Obsolete means no longer used, which is similar, but 'Dead language' is the specific term. A Linguist is one skilled in languages. Ancient means belonging to the very distant past.