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
161
VENERATE
Answer:
Accuse
Venerate (تعظیم کرنا/قدر کرنا) means regard with great respect.
Abuse (گالی دینا/بدسلوکی کرنا) is the opposite—treat with contempt or insult.
Defame (بدنام کرنا) and Criticise (تنقید کرنا) also oppose respect but the keyed choice is “Abuse.”
Accuse (الزام لگانا) differs.
162
VANQUISH
Answer:
Surrender
Vanquish (شکست دینا) means defeat thoroughly.
Surrender (ہتھیار ڈال دینا) is the opposite action—yield instead of defeating.
Debase (گرا دینا), Destroy (تباہ کرنا), and Ruin (برباد کرنا) are not antonyms here.
163
VANITY
Answer:
Kindness
Vanity (خود پسندی/ریا) means excessive pride in appearance or achievements.
Modesty (انکساری/حیا) is the opposite—humble view of oneself.
Kindness (مہربانی) and Compassion (ہمدردی) are virtues but not direct antonyms; Moderation (اعتدال) differs.
164
VALUABLE
Answer:
Inferior
Valuable (قیمتی) means of great value.
Inferior (کمتر) is the opposite in quality/rank among the choices.
Worthless (بے قیمت) is also an antonym but not the keyed option.
Invaluable (بے حد قیمتی) is emphatically valuable; Lowly (ادنیٰ) differs.
165
VAGUE
Answer:
Definite
Vague (مبہم) means unclear or indefinite.
Definite (واضح/متعین) is the opposite—precise and clear.
Known (معروف), Published (شائع شدہ), and Popular (مقبول) are unrelated.
166
URBAN
Answer:
Rural
Urban (شہری) means relating to a city.
Rural (دیہی) is the opposite—relating to the countryside.
Provincial (صوبائی) and Pastoral (چرواہے/دیہاتی) are related but not the standard pair; Country-made (دیسی ساخت) is off-topic.
167
UNTENABLE
Answer:
Supportable
Untenable (ناقابلِ دفاع) means not defendable (of a position).
Supportable (قابلِ حمایت/قابلِ دفاع) is the opposite—able to be defended.
Positive (مثبت), Wordy (لفّاظ) and Tender (نرم) are unrelated.
168
UNSULLIED
Answer:
Foul
Unsullied (بے داغ/پاکیزہ) means not spoiled or made impure.
Foul (ناپاک/گندا) is the opposite—dirty or tainted.
Stainless (بد داغ) is a synonym; Visible (نظر آنے والا) and Strong (قوی) are unrelated.
169
UNRULY
Answer:
Ruly
Unruly (بے قابو/بے قاعدہ) means disorderly.
Ruly (قاعدہ مند) is the opposite—well-disciplined.
Docile (فرماں بردار) is compliant but not the exact lexical pair; Singular (غیر معمولی) and Savoury (لذیذ) are unrelated.
170
UNRAVEL
Answer:
Lose
Unravel (سلجھانا/راز کھولنا) means disentangle or solve.
Lose (کھو دینا/گم کر دینا) contrasts the idea of successfully resolving—fail to keep track or to find the answer.
Solve (حل کرنا) is a synonym; Real (حقیقی) and Fictitious (فرضی) are unrelated.