General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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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What is a 'Scrim'?
Answer:
A practice match between professional teams
Scrimmage (scrim) games are untelevised practice matches used to test strategies.
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Who is the most famous shoutcaster for 'League of Legends' known as 'Phreak'?
Answer:
David Turley
David 'Phreak' Turley is a legendary caster and game designer for Riot Games, known for his puns and 'Tons of Damage' catchphrase.
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What does 'OOM' stand for?
Answer:
Out of Mana
OOM is used to alert teammates that a player cannot cast spells because their resource pool (mana) is empty.
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What is the main objective in 'Overwatch' Payload maps?
Answer:
Escort a vehicle to a delivery point
One team attacks to push the payload forward, while the defending team tries to halt its progress.
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What is 'Kiting'?
Answer:
Attacking while moving backwards to maintain safe distance
Kiting (or orb walking) allows a ranged character to deal damage while staying out of the enemy's range.
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What does 'Squeaker' refer to in gaming slang?
Answer:
A young gamer with a high-pitched voice
It is a derogatory slang term for young players on voice chat.
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Which player is known as the 'Demon King' of League of Legends?
Answer:
Faker
Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) is often referred to as the Unkillable Demon King due to his dominance and longevity.
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What is 'Hitbox'?
Answer:
The invisible geometry that detects if a character gets hit
Hitboxes are the shapes defined by the game engine that register damage when intersected by a projectile or attack.
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What is the 'Pick/Ban' phase?
Answer:
Drafting characters and banning others from being played
In games like LoL and Dota 2, teams strategically pick their champions and ban others to deny them to the opponent.
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What is 'Peeling' in team games?
Answer:
Protecting a teammate (usually the carry) from enemies attacking them
Peeling involves using crowd control or damage to force enemies off of a vulnerable teammate.