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
63951
Science of health.
Answer:
Hygenics
Hygenics (or Hygiene) is a science that deals with the promotion and preservation of health. Ethics is the science of morals. Biology is the science of life. Ornithology is the science of birds.
63952
Government by holy men.
Answer:
Hagiocracy
Hagiocracy is government by holy men. Gerontocracy is rule by old people. Hagiarchy is rule by saints. Theocracy (a similar concept) is government by priests or religious leaders.
63953
The rule of saints.
Answer:
Hagiarchy
Hagiarchy is rule by saints or a body of saints. Gerontocracy is rule by old people. Hagiocracy is rule by holy men. Plutocracy is rule by the rich.
63954
Government by old people.
Answer:
Gerontocracy
Gerontocracy is a state, society, or group governed by old people. An Epicure is dainty in eating. Hagiarchy is the rule of saints. Democracy is rule by the people.
63955
One who is dainty in eating.
Answer:
Epicure
An Epicure is a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink. 'Dainty' suggests a refined taste. A Gourmet is a connoisseur of good food. A Glutton eats excessively.
63956
A poem narrating achievements of a hero.
Answer:
Epic
An Epic is a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures. An Encore is a repeated performance. An Encyclopaedia is a book of information. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb.
63957
A book giving information on all branches of knowledge.
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Encyclopaedia
An Encyclopaedia is a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically. An Encore is a repeated performance. An Epic is a heroic poem. An Anthology is a collection of poems or writings.
63958
Spectators' demand for a song to be repeated.
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Encore
An Encore is a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience. An Encyclopaedia is a book of information. An Epic is a poem about a hero. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb.
63959
Medicine that causes vomiting.
Answer:
Emetic
An Emetic is a medicine or other substance which causes vomiting. Earthenware is pottery. Elysium is the abode of the blessed. An Antidote counteracts poison.
63960
The abode of the blessed after death.
Answer:
Elysium
Elysium (in Greek mythology) is the abode of the blessed after death. Earthenware is pottery. An Emetic causes vomiting. A Cenotaph is a monument.