MCQ
541. The word 'Aesthetic' refers to-
the study of the rules and principles of art.
relating to pure beauty rather than to other considerations.
a person who appreciates beauty.
the study of art and craft.
542. Snorkelling is one kind of---
diving
driving
walking
shooting
543. 'Bibliography' means---
History of books
List of books
Worshiper of books
Books of biology
544. Mrs. Ahmed is very much careful about her three children and does not allow them to make sound even at play time. What should she be called?
possessive
oafish
gingerly
vindictive
545. Select the meaning of the word 'stagflation'.
controlled prices
a disintegrating government
economic slow down
cultural dullness
546. A remedy for all diseases is-.
stoic
panacea
recompense
A biography
547. If Socrates had written the events of his life, this would have been called-
a biopic
an autobiography
a biography
a life story
548. The meaning of the word 'stigma' is-
a mark of disgrace
a symbol of honor
a spot of an ink
a mark of sandal
549. A 'sceptic' is one who-
is considered to be strange or unusual.
always expects bad things to happen.
believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest.
has doubts about things that other people believe.
550. The English' refers to-
the English language
the English territory
the English society
the people of England
551. Having two possible meanings and not very clear is called-
ambiguous
amphibious
anonymous
confiscate
552. N.B. stands for-
Note before
No bar
Nota bene
Non bar
553. 'Deciduous' trees are trees those-
have fleshy leaves
have delicious leaves
are extremely big
lose the leaves annually
554. The word 'anthropology' is related to-
The study of soil
The study of evolution
The study of man kind
The study of mineral
555. What is the meaning of 'straw vote?
unofficial poll of public opinion.
poli based on representation.
manipulated elections.
yes-no vole
556. The science of teaching is called-
Phonetics
Pedagogy
Ethics
Biology
557. An unmarried woman is called-
nurse
seamstress
bachelor
spinster
558. The word 'contents' is associated with:
A book
a cinema
a computer
a shirt
559. A person who writes about his own life writes-
A biographi
A diary
A chronicle
An autobiography
560. A Pilgrim' is a person who undertakes a journey to---
a new country
a holy place
a bazar
A mosque