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
171
UNDERTAKING
Answer:
Trial
Undertaking (عہد/وعدہ) means a promise or pledge.
Denial (انکار) is the opposite—refusal to accept or promise.
Refusal (انکار) is also close, but the keyed option is “Denial.”
Resignation (استعفیٰ) and Trial (آزمائش) are unrelated.
172
UNDERHAND
Answer:
Open
Underhand (خفیہ/دھوکے بازانہ) means done secretly and dishonestly.
Open (کھلا/علانیہ) is the opposite—transparent.
Secret (خفیہ) is a synonym; Cruel (سنگدل) and Quiet (خاموش) differ.
173
UNCOUTH
Answer:
Courteous
Uncouth (بھدا/بدتمیز) means lacking good manners or refinement.
Courteous (شائستہ) is the opposite—polite.
Refined (مہذب) is also an antonym, but the keyed choice is “Courteous.”
Crude (کھردرا) and Awkward (بھدا) are similar to uncouth.
174
TURBULENT
Answer:
Steady
Turbulent (پُر آشوب/متلاطم) means characterized by conflict or disorder.
Steady (مستحکم) is the opposite—calm and regular.
Turbid (گدلا) is about liquids; Violent (پُر تشدد) can overlap but isn’t antonym; Critical (نقّادانہ/خطرناک) differs.
175
TURBID
Answer:
Clear
Turbid (گدلا) means murky or cloudy (of liquid).
Clear (صاف/شفاف) is the opposite—free of cloudiness.
Hazy (دھندلا) is similar; Distinct (واضح) and Easy (آسان) differ.
176
TRUMPERY
Answer:
Treasure
Trumpery (چمکیلی مگر نکمی چیز) means showy but worthless.
Treasure (خزانہ) is the opposite—something of great value.
Defeat (شکست) and Wastage (ضیاع) differ; Vague (مبہم) is unrelated.
177
TRANSPARENT
Answer:
Opaque
Transparent (شفاف) means allowing light to pass so objects are seen clearly.
Opaque (غیر شفاف) is the opposite—not letting light through.
Coloured (رنگین) and others are unrelated.
178
THRIFT
Answer:
Destroy
Thrift (کفایت شعاری) means careful use of money/resources.
Waste (ضائع کرنا/فضول خرچی) is the opposite—use carelessly.
Invest (سرمایہ لگانا) and Purchase (خریدنا) are neutral acts; Destroy (تباہ کرنا) differs.
179
THOROUGHLY
Answer:
Superficially
Thoroughly (پوری طرح) means completely and carefully.
Superficially (سطحی طور پر) is the opposite—only on the surface.
Carefully (احتیاط سے) isn’t opposite; Casually (سرسری) is related to superficial but not the keyed pair; Freely (آزادانہ) differs.
180
THEORY
Answer:
Fact
Theory (نظریہ) is a system of ideas to explain something.
Fact (حقیقت) is the opposite—something known or proved true.
Imagination (خیال آفرینی) and Thought (تفکر) are mental acts; Chance (اتفاق) is randomness.