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
64801
Decade
Answer:
A period of ten years
A decade (عشرہ) is 'a period of ten years' (دس سال کا عرصہ).
64802
Debug
Answer:
To correct faults
To debug (نقائص دور کرنا) means to identify and remove errors ('bugs') from computer hardware or software. It is 'to correct faults' (خامیاں درست کرنا).
64803
Debase
Answer:
Disgrace
To debase (بے قدر کرنا) means to reduce something in quality or value; to degrade. This action can 'disgrace' (ذلیل کرنا) or bring dishonor. 'Elevate' (بلند کرنا) is an antonym.
64804
Daunt
Answer:
Dismay
To daunt (خوفزدہ کرنا) means to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive. It is to 'dismay' (بددل کرنا) or discourage them. 'Heartened' (حوصلہ افزائی کرنا) is an antonym.
64805
Data
Answer:
Facts
Data (معلومات) are 'facts' (حقائق) and 'statistics' (اعداد و شمار) collected together for reference or analysis. 'Facts' is the most fundamental definition.
64806
Dampen
Answer:
Depress
To dampen (افسردہ کرنا) something (like spirits or enthusiasm) means to make it less strong or intense. It can 'depress' (مایوس کرنا) or subdue a feeling.
64807
Cynical
Answer:
Mocking
Cynical (کلبی) means believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity. This often leads to a 'mocking' (طنز آمیز) or sneering attitude.
64808
Cyclotron
Answer:
Atomic-particle accelerator
A cyclotron (سائکلوٹران) is a type of 'atomic-particle accelerator' (ایٹمی ذرات کو تیز کرنے والا آلہ) in which charged particles are propelled outwards from the center along a spiral path.
64809
Cyclone
Answer:
Storm
A cyclone (طوفان) is a large-scale system of winds rotating inward to an area of low barometric pressure. It is a type of severe 'storm' (طوفان باد و باراں).
64810
Cybernetics
Answer:
Communicating systems
Cybernetics (سائبرنیٹکس) is the science of 'communicating systems' (مواصلاتی نظام) and control systems in both living beings and machines.