Foreign Phrases MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

"Alma Mater" is _?

• A.A type of university building
• B.A graduation ceremony
• C.A famous alumni association
• D.The place where someone was educated

Past Paper MCQ

What is the meaning of the phrase yek na shud do shud?

• A.One became two instead of one
• B.Nothing was achieved
• C.Two became one instead of two
• D.Trouble got doubled instead of solved

What does the Latin phrase 'status quo' refer to in English?

• A.A state of confusion
• B.A state of war
• C.A temporary situation
• D.The existing state of affairs

What does the Latin term 'ex officio' mean when referring to someone's role or duties?

• A.Without official authority
• B.By virtue of one's office
• C.Outside one's jurisdiction
• D.In place of another person

"MALA FIDE" means

• A.Good intention
• B.No intention
• C.Neutral intention
• D.Bad intention

What does the Latin phrase 'Ad infinitum' mean?

• A.To the end
• B.To infinity
• C.From the beginning
• D.Without end

What does the Latin term 'Pro rata' mean when used in financial contexts?

• A.In proportion
• B.For the time being
• C.In full
• D.At the start

What does the Latin abbreviation 'Prox.' commonly stand for?

• A.Proximate
• B.Next
• C.Proximo
• D.Approximate

Status quo (choose the most appropriate similar word)

• A.Existing state of affairs
• B.Legal status
• C.Current position
• D.None of these

What does the Latin phrase 'in toto' mean?

• A.In part
• B.In detail
• C.In total
• D.In order