All MCQs for Competitive Exams

1651

The French phrase 'Avant-garde' refers to:

A

The guard at the front

B

New, experimental, and innovative ideas (especially in the arts)

C

Before the garden

D

Traditional art

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1652

What is an 'Alter ego'?

A

A changed personality

B

A second self or different version of oneself

C

An alternative ending

D

A big ego

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1653

The phrase 'Modus operandi' (M.O.) refers to:

A

A mode of operation or method of working

B

A moderate operation

C

Modern opera

D

Mood swings

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1654

What does 'Bona fide' mean?

A

Good bone structure

B

In good faith (genuine)

C

Bonus points

D

Official papers

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1655

The phrase 'Magnum opus' refers to:

A

A large bottle of wine

B

A masterpiece or great work

C

A magnifying glass

D

A magical opera

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1656

What does 'Vice versa' mean?

A

Against the law

B

The other way around

C

Bad verses

D

Versatile voice

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1657

The French phrase 'Laissez-faire' means:

A

Let's be fair

B

Let do (non-interference)

C

Lazy behavior

D

Less fare

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1658

An 'Ad hominem' argument is one that:

A

Appeals to emotions

B

Attacks the character of the person rather than their argument

C

Adds to the home

D

Is based on scientific fact

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1659

What does 'Status quo' refer to?

A

The existing state of affairs

B

A high social rank

C

A quotation regarding status

D

Changing the state

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1660

The Latin term 'Tabula rasa' means:

A

Round table

B

Blank slate

C

Red table

D

Raise the table

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