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
1
What does RSVP stand for?
Answer:
Répondez s'il vous plaît
RSVP is an initialism derived from the French phrase Répondez s'il vous plaît, meaning "Please respond" to require confirmation of an invitation.
2
What does BC stand for in dates?
Answer:
Before Christ
BC stands for Before Christ. It is used to denote years before the estimated birth of Jesus.
3
What does AD stand for in dates?
Answer:
Anno Domini
AD stands for Anno Domini (In the year of the Lord). It is used to label years in the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
4
What does DC stand for in electricity?
Answer:
Direct Current
DC stands for Direct Current. It is the unidirectional flow of an electric charge.
5
What does AC stand for in electricity?
Answer:
Alternating Current
AC stands for Alternating Current. It is an electric current which periodically reverses direction, in contrast to direct current (DC) which flows only in one direction.
6
What does AM stand for in radio?
Answer:
Amplitude Modulation
AM stands for Amplitude Modulation. It is a modulation technique used in electronic communication, most commonly for transmitting messages with a radio wave.
7
What does FM stand for in radio?
Answer:
Frequency Modulation
FM stands for Frequency Modulation. It is the encoding of information in a carrier wave by varying the instantaneous frequency of the wave.
8
What does BCC stand for in emails?
Answer:
Blind Carbon Copy
BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy. It allows the sender to copy someone on an email without other recipients knowing.
9
What does CC stand for in emails?
Answer:
Carbon Copy
CC stands for Carbon Copy. It is used to send a copy of an email to someone who is not the primary recipient.
10
What does IQ stand for?
Answer:
Intelligence Quotient
IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient. It is a total score derived from a set of standardized tests or subtests designed to assess human intelligence.