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 Latin phrase 'Per se' mean?
Answer:
In itself / By itself
Per se means 'by itself' or 'in itself'. It is used to distinguish between something in its own nature versus its relation to other things.
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What does the Latin phrase 'Per capita' mean?
Answer:
Per person / For each head
Per capita is a Latin term that translates to 'by head,' basically meaning 'average per person'.
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What does the Latin phrase 'Mea culpa' mean?
Answer:
My fault / I am to blame
Mea culpa is a Latin phrase that translates to 'through my fault'. It is an admission of having done something wrong.
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What does the Latin phrase 'Id est' (i.e.) mean?
Answer:
That is / In other words
Id est means 'that is'. It is used to clarify a previous statement.
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What does the Latin phrase 'Exempli gratia' (e.g.) mean?
Answer:
For the sake of example
Exempli gratia means 'for the sake of example'. It is used to introduce examples.
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What does the Latin phrase 'Et cetera' (etc.) mean?
Answer:
And the rest / And other things
Et cetera is Latin for 'and other similar things' or 'and the rest'.
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What does the Latin phrase 'Carpe diem' mean?
Answer:
Seize the day
Carpe diem is a Latin aphorism usually translated as 'seize the day', taken from book 1 of the Roman poet Horace's Odes.
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What does the Latin phrase 'Ad hominem' mean?
Answer:
To the man (attacking the person instead of the argument)
Ad hominem refers to an argument that attacks the character of the person rather than addressing the substance of their argument.
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What does the Latin phrase 'Ad hoc' mean?
Answer:
For this specific purpose
Ad hoc literally means 'to this'. In English, it refers to something formed or done for a particular purpose only.