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
48831
What is the meaning of 'Carpe Diem'?
Answer:
Seize the day
A favorite in literature and general knowledge exams. It means to make the most of the present time.
48832
Choose the correct meaning of 'Alma Mater'.
Answer:
A nourishing mother (Institution one graduated from)
Often asked in CSS/SSC exams. It refers to the school, college, or university that one has attended.
48833
What does the phrase 'Ad valorem' mean?
Answer:
According to value
Frequent in Customs/Tax Inspector exams. An 'ad valorem' tax is a tax based on the assessed value of an item.
48834
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'Ab initio'?
Answer:
From the beginning
Common in legal exams (CLAT/LAT). 'Ab initio' means from the start. Example: The contract was void ab initio.
48835
What does the German word 'Blitzkrieg' mean?
Answer:
Lightning war
Blitzkrieg means 'lightning war'. It refers to an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory.
48836
What does the Latin phrase 'Ipso facto' mean?
Answer:
By the fact itself
Ipso facto means 'by the fact itself'. It means that a certain phenomenon is a direct consequence of the action in question.
48837
What does the Latin phrase 'De facto' mean?
Answer:
In fact (whether by right or not)
De facto means 'in fact' or 'in practice', often used to describe something that exists in reality, even if not officially recognized by law.
48838
What does the Latin phrase 'Bona fide' mean?
Answer:
In good faith / Genuine
Bona fide means 'in good faith'. It signifies honesty and sincerity.
48839
What does the Latin phrase 'Ante meridiem' (A.M.) mean?
Answer:
Before midday
Ante meridiem means 'before midday'.
48840
What does the Latin phrase 'Alter ego' mean?
Answer:
Other self
Alter ego means 'other self'. It refers to a person's secondary or alternative personality.