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 is 'Off-Meta'?
Answer:
A strategy or pick that is not currently considered standard or strong
Off-meta picks can catch opponents by surprise but are risky because they aren't 'optimal'.
2
What is a 'Tank'?
Answer:
A character designed to soak up damage and protect the team
Tanks have high health/armor and often lead the charge (engage) for their team.
3
What does 'F2P' stand for?
Answer:
Free to Play
F2P games (like League, Dota, Fortnite) don't cost money to download but sell cosmetics.
4
What is 'Early Access'?
Answer:
Buying and playing a game while it is still in development
Games like PUBG and Ark became famous through Early Access before their full release.
5
What is a 'Battle Pass'?
Answer:
A monetization system rewarding play with cosmetic items over a season
Battle Passes (popularized by Fortnite/Dota 2) encourage daily play to unlock tiers of rewards.
6
What is 'Scripting'?
Answer:
Using external programs to automate inputs (cheating) like dodging or aiming
Scripters use cheats to perform inhuman reactions, such as perfectly dodging every skillshot.
7
What is 'Min-Maxing'?
Answer:
Optimizing a character build to maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses
Min-maxers crunch numbers to find the mathematically perfect setup.
8
What is 'Quickscoping'?
Answer:
Zooming in with a sniper and firing almost instantly
Popularized in CoD, it relies on timing the shot the moment the scope appears for perfect accuracy.
9
What is 'Mental' in E-sports context?
Answer:
A player's psychological state and resilience to tilt
'Mental boom' means a player has lost their composure and confidence.
10
What is 'Hardstuck'?
Answer:
Unable to rank up from a specific tier for a long time
Used to describe someone with many games played who cannot advance to the next rank.