General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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
VOCATION
Answer:
Occupation
Vocation (پیشہ) means a person's employment or main occupation.
Hobby (شوق) means an activity done for pleasure in one's spare time.
Post (عہدہ) refers to a position of employment.
Employment (ملازمت) means the condition of having paid work.
Occupation (پیشہ) means a job or profession, as in "Teaching is more than a vocation; it's a calling."
2
THWARTED
Answer:
Opposed
Thwarted (ناکام) means to prevent someone from accomplishing something.
Accepted (قبول کیا) means to consent to receive or undertake something.
Diverted (موڑا) means to change the direction of something.
Advocated (حمایت کی) means to publicly recommend or support.
Opposed (مخالفت کی) means to disapprove of or be against something, as in "Her plans were thwarted by opposition."
3
CHARTER
Answer:
Document
Charter (چارٹر) means a written grant or document.
Article (مضمون) refers to a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper or magazine.
Announcement (اعلان) means a public or formal statement.
Declaration (اعلان) means a formal statement or announcement.
Document (دستاویز) means a written or printed paper that provides information, as in "The company received its charter from the state."
4
PASTIME
Answer:
Recreation
Pastime (تفریح) means an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work.
Tardiness (دیر) means being late or delayed.
Memory (یادداشت) refers to the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
Antiquity (قدیم) refers to the ancient past.
Recreation (تفریح) means activity done for enjoyment, as in "Gardening is my favorite pastime."
5
EMPIRICAL
Answer:
Practical
Empirical (تجرباتی) means based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Royal (شاہی) refers to something relating to a king or queen.
Theoretical (نظریاتی) means based on theory rather than practical application.
Spiritual (روحانی) means relating to the spirit or soul.
Practical (عملی) means concerned with actual doing or use, as in "Empirical evidence is based on observation."
6
VILIFY
Answer:
Defame
Vilify (بدنام کرنا) means to speak or write about someone in an abusively disparaging manner.
Perform (پیش کرنا) means to carry out an action or task.
Commend (تعریف کرنا) means to praise formally or officially.
Communicate (بات چیت کرنا) means to share or exchange information.
Defame (بدنام کرنا) means to damage the good reputation of someone, as in "He was vilified in the press."
7
CREDENCE
Answer:
Belief
Credence (اعتبار) means belief in or acceptance of something as true.
Preference (ترجیح) refers to a greater liking for one alternative over another.
Assurance (یقین دہانی) means a positive declaration intended to give confidence.
Credit (ساکھ) refers to the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment.
Belief (عقیدہ) means acceptance that something exists or is true, as in "Her story gained credence."
8
HALLOWED
Answer:
Sacred
Hallowed (مقدس) means something regarded as holy or sacred.
Historical (تاریخی) refers to something related to history.
Decayed (بوسیدہ) means decomposed or rotten.
Ancient (قدیم) means belonging to the very distant past.
Sacred (مقدس) means regarded with reverence or respect, as in "The church is built on hallowed ground."
9
ZEALOUS
Answer:
Eager
Zealous (پرجوش) means having or showing zeal; eager and enthusiastic.
Indifferent (بے پرواہ) means having no interest or concern.
Disinterested (بے طرف) means not influenced by considerations of personal advantage.
Apathetic (بے حسی) means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Eager (پرجوش) is synonymous with zealous, as in "She was zealous in her efforts to volunteer for the cause."
10
VERACITY
Answer:
Truthfulness
Veracity (سچائی) means conformity to facts; accuracy; truthfulness.
Falsehood (جھوٹ) means the state of being untrue.
Deception (فریب) means the act of making someone believe something that is not true.
Fabrication (بناوٹی) means the action or process of manufacturing or inventing something.
Truthfulness (سچائی) is synonymous with veracity, as in "The veracity of his statement was questioned."