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 a 'Tort'?
Answer:
A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability
A tort is a civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.
2
What is a 'Subpoena'?
Answer:
A writ ordering a person to attend a court
A subpoena is a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
3
What is 'Slander'?
Answer:
Spoken defamation
Slander is the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
4
What is 'Quid Pro Quo'?
Answer:
A favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something
Quid Pro Quo is Latin for 'something for something'. It refers to an exchange of goods or services, where one transfer is contingent upon the other.
5
What is 'Pro Bono'?
Answer:
For the public good (usually legal work done for free)
Pro Bono is short for 'pro bono publico', meaning 'for the public good'. It usually refers to legal services provided without charge.
6
What is 'Prima Facie'?
Answer:
Based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise
Prima Facie is Latin for 'at first sight'. It refers to a fact presumed to be true unless contradicted by other evidence.
7
What is 'Precedent'?
Answer:
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide
A precedent is a principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court or other tribunal when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues.
8
What is a 'Power of Attorney'?
Answer:
The authority to act for another person in specified or all legal or financial matters
Power of attorney is a legal document giving one person the agent or attorney-in-fact power to act for another person.
9
What is a 'Plaintiff'?
Answer:
The person who brings a case against another in a court of law
A plaintiff is a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
10
What is 'Perjury'?
Answer:
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath
Perjury is the criminal offense of lying under oath.