The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
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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
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Hawk (باز) means a person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs. Conciliation (صلح) means the action of stopping someone from being angry; placation. Pacifist (امن پسند) means a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable. Pigeon (کبوتر) means a stout bird with a small head and short legs. Dove (فاختہ) means a person who advocates peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "INFRUCTUOUS"?
Answer:
Attractive
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Obsolete (فرسودہ) means no longer produced or used; out of date. Conducive (معاون) means making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. Rare (نایاب) means not occurring very often. Useless (بیکار) means not able to be used for any practical purpose or in any way; completely ineffective. Recent (حالیہ) means having happened, done, or made not long ago. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "HAWK"?
Answer:
Dove
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Disdain (حقارت) means the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt. Depreciate (قدر گھٹانا) means to diminish in value over a period of time. Penitence (توبہ) means the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done something wrong; repentance. Contempt (تحقیر) means the feeling that a person or thing is worthless or beneath consideration. Admiration (تعریف) means respect and warm approval. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "OBSOLETE"?
Answer:
Recent
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Zany (مزاحیہ) means eccentric or wildly silly. Cautious (محتاط) means careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. Calculating (حساب کرنے والا) means acting in a scheming and ruthlessly pragmatic way. Cunning (مکار) means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. Sane (صحیح الدماغ) means of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "DISDAIN"?
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Admiration
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Inveterate (پکا) means having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. Stupid (بیوقوف) means having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense. Uneducated (غیر تعلیم یافتہ) means not having received an education. Ignorant (جاہل) means lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated. Inexperienced (نا تجربہ کار) means having little knowledge or experience of a particular thing. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "ZANY"?
Answer:
Sane
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Culprit (مجرم) means a person who is responsible for a crime or other offense. Accused (ملزم) means a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. Jury (جیوری) means a body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court. Witness (گواہ) means a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. Victim (متاثر) means a person harmed or suffered as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "INVETERATE"?
Answer:
Inexperienced
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Sub rosa (خفیہ طور پر) means secretly or confidentially. Fresh (تازہ) means newly made or obtained. Intoxicating (نشہ آور) means causing someone to lose control of their behavior. Repulsive (مکروہ) means causing intense disgust. Open (کھلا) means not secret or hidden. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "CULPRIT"?
Answer:
Victim
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Reserved (متحفظ) means keeping one's thoughts and feelings to oneself. Likeable (پسندیدہ) means pleasant and easy to like. Popular (مقبول) means liked or admired by many people. Talkative (باتونی) means fond of talking. Companionable (رفیق) means sociable and friendly. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "SUB ROSA"?
Answer:
Open
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VIE
Answer:
Maintain
Vie (مقابلہ کرنا) means compete eagerly.
Yield (جھک جانا/ہتھیار ڈالنا) is the opposite—give way rather than compete.
Guard (نگہبانی کرنا), Maintain (برقرار رکھنا), and Discover (کھوج لگانا) are unrelated.
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VICTOR
Answer:
Vanquished
Victor (فاتح) means the winner.
Vanquished (مغلوب) is the opposite—the defeated party.
Successor (جانشین) and Inheritor (وارث) are unrelated; Grace (فضل) differs.