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
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Hypothermia
Answer:
Subnormal body temperature
Hypothermia (شدید سردی) is a dangerous medical condition caused by 'subnormal body temperature' (جسم کا درجہ حرارت معمول سے کم ہونا) due to prolonged exposure to cold.
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Hypocritical
Answer:
Deceiving
Hypocritical (منافقانہ) is the adjective for hypocrisy. It means behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards than is the case; 'deceiving' (فریب دہ). 'Sincere' (مخلص) is the antonym.
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Hypocrisy
Answer:
Deception
Hypocrisy (منافقت) is the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform. It is a form of 'deception' (دھوکہ دہی).
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Hyperbole
Answer:
Obvious exaggeration
Hyperbole (مبالغہ آرائی) is a figure of speech involving 'obvious exaggeration' (واضح مبالغہ) not meant to be taken literally.
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Husbandry
Answer:
Farming
Husbandry (کاشتکاری) is the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals. It is a synonym for 'farming' (زراعت).
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Humane
Answer:
Kind
Humane (رحم دل) means having or showing compassion or benevolence. 'Kind' (مہربان) is the most direct synonym.
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Hubbub
Answer:
Noise and confusion
A hubbub (شور و غل) is a chaotic 'noise and confusion' (ہنگامہ) caused by a crowd of people.
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Hover
Answer:
To remain in the air above one spot
To hover (منڈلانا) means 'to remain in the air above one spot' (ہوا میں ایک جگہ پر رہنا), like a helicopter or a hummingbird.
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Homogeneous
Answer:
Similar
Homogeneous (یکساں) means of the same kind; alike. 'Similar' (ملتا جلتا) is the best synonym. 'Heterogeneous' (متنوع) is the direct antonym.
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Holocaust
Answer:
Devastation
A holocaust (تباہی) is destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or war. 'Devastation' (بربادی) is a direct synonym. 'Hooligan' (بدمعاش) is a troublemaker.