General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
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
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What is a 'Base Race'?
Answer:
Both teams ignoring each other to try and destroy the opposing base first
A base race is a thrilling end-game scenario where both teams commit to attacking the enemy base rather than defending their own.
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What does 'DPI' refer to regarding mice?
Answer:
Dots Per Inch (Sensitivity)
DPI measures the mouse's sensitivity; how many pixels the cursor moves per inch of physical movement.
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What is the standard monitor refresh rate for professional E-sports?
Answer:
144Hz or 240Hz+
Pros use high refresh rate monitors (144Hz, 240Hz, or even 360Hz) for smoother motion and lower input latency.
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What is 'VAC'?
Answer:
Valve Anti-Cheat
VAC is the anti-cheat software used by Valve games like CS:GO and Dota 2.
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What is 'Boosting'?
Answer:
A high-rank player logging into a low-rank account to rank it up for someone else
Boosting is a bannable offense where players pay others to artificially raise their rank.
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What is 'Elo Hell'?
Answer:
A perceived rank where a player feels stuck due to bad teammates
Elo Hell is the belief that one is skilled enough to rank up but is held back by the poor performance of random teammates.
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Where does the term 'Wombo Combo' originate?
Answer:
Super Smash Bros. Melee
The term comes from a viral video of a team combo in Smash Melee, though now it refers to any perfect synergy of abilities in team games.
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What is 'First Blood'?
Answer:
The first kill of the match
First Blood often grants bonus gold or economic advantage.
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What is a 'Retake' scenario?
Answer:
The defenders trying to reclaim a bombsite after the attackers have planted the bomb
Retakes are high-pressure situations where defenders must coordinate to clear the site and defuse the bomb before it explodes.
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What is a 'Lineup' in Valorant or CS?
Answer:
A specific positioning and aiming spot to throw utility (grenades/abilities) perfectly
Players memorize lineups (e.g., aiming at a specific cloud or pixel) to land grenades/mollies on the bomb from far away.