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 does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
Answer:
Surgical removal
'-ectomy' denotes the surgical removal of a specified part of the body (e.g., Appendectomy).
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What does 'Malignant' mean?
Answer:
Cancerous/Harmful
Malignant describes a disease or tumor that is severe and progressively worsening, often used to describe cancer.
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What does 'Benign' mean?
Answer:
Not harmful/Non-cancerous
Benign refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous and does not spread to other parts of the body.
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What is a 'Biopsy'?
Answer:
Examination of tissue removed from a living body
A biopsy is an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
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What does the root word 'Osteo-' refer to?
Answer:
Bone
'Osteo-' relates to bones. For example, 'Osteoporosis' is a condition where bones become weak and brittle.
46
What does 'Tachycardia' mean?
Answer:
Fast heart rate
Tachycardia is a medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats per minute.
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What is 'Bradycardia'?
Answer:
Abnormally slow heart rate
Bradycardia refers to a slower than normal heart rate, typically fewer than 60 beats per minute.
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What does the term 'Hypertension' mean?
Answer:
High blood pressure
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
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What does the prefix 'Cardio-' refer to?
Answer:
Heart
The prefix 'Cardio-' refers to the heart. For example, 'Cardiology' is the study of the heart.
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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?
Answer:
Inflammation
The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation. For example, 'tonsillitis' is the inflammation of the tonsils.