All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
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
48811
What is the meaning of 'Terra firma'?
Answer:
Solid ground / Dry land
Often used in aviation or nautical contexts to refer to the ground.
48812
What does 'Sub judice' mean?
Answer:
Under judicial consideration (not yet decided)
Used when a case is currently active in court, prohibiting public discussion.
48813
What is the 'Status quo'?
Answer:
The existing state of affairs
To 'maintain the status quo' is to keep things the way they presently are.
48814
What does 'Sine die' mean?
Answer:
Without a fixed day / Indefinitely
Extremely common in Parliamentary procedure questions. 'The assembly was adjourned sine die'.
48815
What does 'Pro rata' mean?
Answer:
In proportion
Common in banking/finance exams. It means assigning an amount to a fraction according to its share of the whole.
48816
What does 'Persona non grata' mean?
Answer:
An unacceptable or unwelcome person
Standard diplomatic terminology. A diplomat can be declared persona non grata.
48817
What is the meaning of 'Per capita'?
Answer:
For each person (literally 'by head')
A staple of Economics exams (e.g., Per capita income).
48818
What is 'Modus Vivendi'?
Answer:
Way of living / A working arrangement between conflicting parties
Often used in International Relations exams regarding temporary peace agreements.
48819
What is 'Modus Operandi'?
Answer:
Method of operation
Very common in criminology and news reporting contexts.
48820
What does 'Mala fide' mean?
Answer:
In bad faith
The opposite of Bona fide. Common in FPSC/PPSC exams.