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
The advertisement assured the public that the medicine would give back to the users, their youthful vigour and appearance
Answer:
rejuvenate
To 'rejuvenate' means to make (someone or something) look or feel younger, fresher, or more vigorous. 'Restore' means to bring back. 'Replenish' means to fill up again.
2
Every person is not allowed to enter the place where public, government or historical records are kept.
Answer:
archives
'Archives' are a collection of historical documents or records. A 'scullery' is a washroom for dishes. A 'pantry' is for food. A 'coffer' is a strongbox.
3
Despite being in the career of singing for the last ten years, he has not been able to earn fame on account of his practice of borrowing ideas and words from others and using them as his own.
Answer:
plagiarism
'Plagiarism' is the practice of borrowing ideas and words from others and passing them off as one's own. 'Adaptation' is changing something. 'Imitation' is copying. 'Pantomime' is acting without words.
4
In the olden days, the king was considered all powerful.
Answer:
omnipotent
'Omnipotent' means all-powerful. 'Omniscient' means all-knowing. 'Omnivorous' means eating everything. A 'veteran' has long experience.
5
The conclusions derived from experiments showed deviation from the common rule
Answer:
anomaly
An 'anomaly' is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. 'Heterogeneity' means diverse. 'Anonymity' means being unknown. 'Strange' is an adjective.
6
The education in primitive gurukuls comprised mainly of telling the stories of old time gods or heroes
Answer:
legend
A 'legend' is a traditional story from old times, often regarded as historical but unauthenticated, usually about heroes. An 'epic' is a long poem about heroic deeds. An 'ode' is a lyric poem. An 'allegory' is a story with a hidden meaning.
7
He does unpaid work for the Red Cross.
Answer:
honorary
'Honorary' work is done without payment. 'Honorific' is a title of respect. 'Honest' means truthful. 'Honourable' means worthy of respect.
8
Abdul Ghani was awarded 'Nishan-e-Pakistan' after his death.
Answer:
posthumous
'Posthumous' means occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator. 'Ephemeral' means short-lived. 'Extempore' means without preparation. 'Maiden' means first.
9
The fashion of bell-bottomed trousers has become out of date.
Answer:
obsolescent
'Obsolescent' means becoming out of date or no longer used. 'Preposterous' means absurd. 'Debilitating' means weakening. 'Obstreperous' means noisy.
10
His father is a doctor who treats children and infants
Answer:
Paediatrician
A 'Paediatrician' is a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases. A 'dermatologist' treats skin. A 'gynaecologist' treats women. A 'podiatrist' treats feet.