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
64741
Drain
Answer:
Taking away
To drain (نکالنا) means to remove liquid from something, or to deplete resources or energy. It involves 'taking away' (لے جانا) the substance. 'To draw off by degrees' (آہستہ آہستہ نکالنا) is also a correct, more specific definition.
64742
Dowser
Answer:
One who searches for water
A dowser (پانی تلاش کرنے والا) is 'one who searches for water' (پانی تلاش کرنے والا) or minerals underground using a forked stick or rod (a dowsing rod).
64743
Double-Engender
Answer:
Double standard
While 'double-engender' is not a standard term, it may be a typo for 'double entendre' (Alternate meanings). However, based on the options, the intended answer is 'double standard' (دوہرا معیار), which is a rule or principle that is unfairly applied in different ways to different people.
64744
Domestic
Answer:
Native
Domestic (گھریلو) means relating to one's own country; not foreign. 'Native' (ملکی) is a synonym in this context. 'Exotic' (غیر ملکی) is the antonym.
64745
Doldrums
Answer:
Stagnation
The doldrums (مایوسی) is a state of inactivity, 'stagnation' (جمود), or depression. 'Ebullience' (جوش) means being cheerful and is an antonym.
64746
Dogmatic
Answer:
Arbitrary
Dogmatic (متعصب) means asserting opinions as if they are facts, without evidence. This is an 'arbitrary' (من مانی) or dictatorial way of stating beliefs. 'Canine' (کتوں سے متعلق) relates to dogs.
64747
Dog-Eared
Answer:
Shabby
Dog-eared (مڑے ہوئے کونے والی) describes a book having the corners of its pages folded down from use. This makes the book look worn, old, or 'shabby' (خستہ حال).
64748
Divination
Answer:
Foretelling future events
Divination (پیش گوئی) is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. It is the act of 'foretelling future events' (مستقبل کے واقعات کی پیش گوئی کرنا).
64749
Divest
Answer:
Rob
To divest (محروم کرنا) means to strip or deprive someone of power, rights, or possessions. 'Rob' (لوٹنا) means to take property from a person or place unlawfully, which is a forceful way of divesting someone.
64750
Ditto
Answer:
The same
Ditto (ویسا ہی) is a mark or term used to indicate that a word or figure above it is to be repeated. It signifies 'the same' (وہی) to avoid repetition.