General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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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
361
HABITUAL
Answer:
Continual
Habitual (عادی) means something that is done regularly or repeatedly.
Stagnant (جامد) means not flowing or not changing.
Holistic (مجموعی) means considering all parts as a whole.
Temperate (معتدل) means showing moderation or self-restraint.
Continual (مسلسل) means happening repeatedly over time.
362
TEDIOUS
Answer:
Tiresome
Tedious (بیزار کن) means something that is long, boring, or monotonous.
Threescore (چھ سٹھ) means sixty years or items.
Repetitive (دہرایا ہوا) means repeating something over and over.
Tiresome (تھکا دینے والا) means causing weariness or boredom.
Wholesome (مفید) means conducive to health or well-being.
(“Habitual”) may be replaced by ‘_’.
363
CERTAIN
Answer:
Definite
Certain (یقینی) means without doubt, sure.
Approval (منظوری) means formal consent or agreement.
Doubtful (مشکوک) means uncertain or unsure.
Definite (مخصوص) means clearly defined or certain.
Caution (احتیاط) means care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
364
DEGRADATION
Answer:
Degeneration
Degradation (زوال) means the process of something deteriorating or becoming worse.
Degeneration (زوال) refers to the process of deteriorating or declining in quality.
Hazard (خطرہ) means a potential danger or risk.
Pollution (آلودگی) means the contamination of the environment.
Approval (منظوری) means acceptance or agreement.
365
INEVITABLE
Answer:
Undeniable
Inevitable (ناقابلِ اجتناب) means certain to happen and unavoidable.
Adventurous (مہم جوئی) means willing to take risks or engage in exciting activities.
Immemorable (یادگار نہیں) means not worth remembering.
Undeniable (ناقابلِ تردید) means something that cannot be denied.
Escapable (پناہ گزیر) means capable of being avoided or escaped.
Member States express their commitment to protect the planet from (degradation) and take urgent action on climate change.
366
EXPLAIN
Answer:
Elaborate
Explain (وضاحت دینا) means to make something clear or easy to understand.
Keen (جذبہ) means showing eagerness or enthusiasm.
Elaborate (تفصیل سے بتانا) means to explain something in greater detail.
Collect (جمع کرنا) means to gather or accumulate.
Trouble (مسئلہ) means to cause distress or difficulty.
The outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference, the Future We Want, underscores climate change as “an (inevitable) and urgent global challenge."
367
UTILITARIAN
Answer:
Useful
Utilitarian (عملی) means designed to be useful or practical rather than decorative.
Distasteful (ناپسند) means unpleasant or offensive.
Useful (کارآمد) means serving a practical purpose or function.
Thrust (دھکیلنا) means to push forcefully.
Fanciful (خیالی) means imaginative or unrealistic.
The committee wanted us to (explain) this in detail.
368
UNBIASED
Answer:
Objective
Unbiased (غیر جانبدار) means not showing favoritism or prejudice.
Definitive (حتمی) means providing a clear and final answer.
Subjective (ذاتی) means based on personal feelings or opinions.
Objective (غیر جانبدار) means not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
Organisational (ادارتی) refers to something related to an organization.
The government’s (utilitarian) stance was appreciated by all.
369
CONSEQUENCE
Answer:
Outcome
Consequence (نتیجہ) means the result or effect of an action.
Start (آغاز) means the beginning of something.
Begin (شروع کرنا) means to initiate or commence.
Outcome (نتیجہ) means the result or conclusion of an event.
Origin (ماخذ) means the point or place where something begins.
370
RAVAGED
Answer:
Ruined
Ravaged (تباہ کرنا) means to cause severe damage or destruction.
Retracted (واپس لینا) means to take something back.
Ruined (تباہ کر دینا) means to destroy or put an end to something.
Rescinded (منسوخ کرنا) means to revoke or cancel.
Reaffirmed (دوبارہ تصدیق کرنا) means to confirm or assert again.