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
69991
She has ___ M.Phil degree in English Literature.
Answer:
an
**Rule: The choice of article for an abbreviation depends on its pronunciation.** The abbreviation 'M.Phil' is pronounced 'em-fil', starting with a vowel sound ('em'). Therefore, 'an' is the correct article. Option (a) is incorrect. Option (c) would imply a specific, known degree. Option (d) is incorrect for a singular noun.
69992
___ President of India will visit Japan next month.
Answer:
The
**Rule: 'The' is used before unique titles and designations.** 'The President of India' is a unique title; there is only one person holding this post at any given time. Therefore, the definite article 'the' is required. Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect.
69993
I prefer to travel by ___ train rather than by plane.
Answer:
no article
**Rule: No article is used in the phrase 'by + mode of transport'.** The expression 'by train' refers to the general mode of travel. Similarly, we say 'by bus', 'by car', 'by plane'. In these fixed phrases, an article is not used. Options (a), (b), and (c) are all incorrect.
69994
He lives on ___ fifth floor of this building.
Answer:
the
**Rule: The definite article 'the' is used before ordinal numbers.** Ordinal numbers (like first, second, third, fifth) specify a particular item in a sequence, making it definite. Therefore, 'the fifth floor' is the correct form. Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect.
69995
The manager put forward ___ number of proposals at the meeting.
Answer:
a
**Rule: 'A number of' is a quantifier phrase meaning 'many' and takes a plural verb.** This is a fixed expression. It contrasts with 'the number of', which means the total count and takes a singular verb. Since the meaning is 'many proposals', 'a number of' is correct. Option (b) is wrong by sound. Option (c) would change the meaning. Option (d) is ungrammatical.
69996
___ virtue has its own reward.
Answer:
No article
**Rule: Abstract nouns used in a general or universal sense do not take an article.** 'Virtue' is an abstract noun used here to represent the general concept of moral excellence. The statement is a proverb expressing a universal truth. Therefore, no article is used. Options (a), (b), and (c) are incorrect.
69997
Do not make ___ noise in the library.
Answer:
a
**Rule: 'Make a noise' is a fixed collocation.** In this common expression, the noun 'noise' is preceded by the indefinite article 'a'. 'Noise' begins with a consonant sound. Option (b) is wrong by sound. Option (c) would refer to a specific, known noise. Option (d) is incorrect for this fixed phrase.
69998
___ man you met at the party is a famous author.
Answer:
The
**Rule: Use the definite article 'the' when a noun is made specific by a defining phrase or clause.** The noun 'man' is not just any man; it is the specific one 'you met at the party'. This clause makes the noun definite, requiring 'the'. Option (a) would be incorrect because the man is clearly specified. Option (b) is wrong by sound. Option (d) is incorrect.
69999
She wants to buy ___ X-ray machine for her clinic.
Answer:
an
**Rule: The article choice depends on the pronunciation of the following word.** The letter 'X' is pronounced 'eks', which starts with a vowel sound. Therefore, the article 'an' is correct. Option (a) is a common mistake. Option (c) would refer to a specific machine. Option (d) is incorrect.
70000
He is ___ only son of his parents.
Answer:
the
**Rule: 'The' is used before words like 'only', 'first', 'same' that specify a noun as unique.** The word 'only' singles out the 'son' as being the one and only one, making him definite. Therefore, the definite article 'the' is required. Options (a), (b), and (d) are grammatically incorrect.