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
63961
Vessels made of baked clay.
Answer:
Earthen ware
Earthenware is pottery made of clay fired to a porous state which can be made waterproof by glazing. Elysium is the abode of the blessed. An Emetic causes vomiting. A Fresco is a watercolor painting on a wall.
63962
Arbitrary rule.
Answer:
Despotism
Despotism is the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way. A Desperado is a reckless criminal. Democracy is rule by the people. Plutocracy is rule by the rich.
63963
A person ready for criminal undertaking.
Answer:
Desperado
A Desperado is a desperate or reckless person, especially a criminal. A Cynic is a fault-finder. Despotism is arbitrary rule. An Accomplice is a partner in crime.
63964
Government by the people.
Answer:
Democracy
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Plutocracy is government by the rich. Hagiarchy is the rule of saints. Hagiocracy is government by holy men.
63965
Government by the rich.
Answer:
Plutocracy
Plutocracy is government by the wealthy. Democracy is government by the people. Despotism is arbitrary rule. Gerontocracy is government by old people.
63966
Quilted covering to retain heat in tea-pot.
Answer:
Tea-cosy
A Tea-cosy is a thick or quilted cover placed over a teapot to keep the tea warm. A Cosmopolitan feels at home in the world. A Coupe is a railway compartment.
63967
A person who thinks the whole world his home.
Answer:
Cosmopolitan
A Cosmopolitan is a person who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures, feeling at home in the world. A Cosmetic is for beauty. A Tea-cosy covers a teapot. A Cuckold is the husband of an unfaithful wife.
63968
A person living at the same time.
Answer:
Contemporary
A Contemporary is a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another. A Constituency is a body of voters. A Convalescent is recovering from illness. A Cosmopolitan feels at home in the world.
63969
Celebration of hundred year.
Answer:
Centenary
A Centenary is the hundredth anniversary of a significant event. A Cenotaph is a monument. A Decade is ten years. A Millennium is a thousand years.
63970
Sepulchral monument to person whose dead body is elsewhere.
Answer:
Cenotaph
A Cenotaph is a tomblike monument to someone buried elsewhere. A Centenary is a 100-year celebration. A Cicatrice is a scar. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb.