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
181
TERSE
Answer:
Detailed
Terse (مختصر و جامع) means sparing in words.
Detailed (تفصیلی) is the opposite—giving many particulars.
Concise (مختصر) is similar to terse; Expressive (پُراثر) and Descriptive (بیان کُن) differ.
182
TENTATIVE
Answer:
Final
Tentative (عارضی/غیر قطعی) means provisional or uncertain.
Final (حتمی/قطعی) is the opposite—definite and settled.
Immediate (فوری) and Urgent (ہنگامی) are about time; Developed (ترقی یافتہ) differs.
183
TACIT
Answer:
Oral
Tacit (غیر ملفوظ/خاموشی سے سمجھا ہوا) means understood without being stated.
Oral (زبانی) contrasts by being spoken aloud.
Written (تحریری) also opposes tacitness, but the keyed choice is “Oral.”
Order (حکم) and Understanding (فہم/اتفاق) differ.
184
SYMPATHY
Answer:
Enmity
Sympathy (ہمدردی) means feelings of pity and support.
Enmity (عداوت) is the opposite—hostile feeling.
Apathy (بے حسی) is indifference, not hostility.
Cruelty (ظلم) and Abhorrence (گھن) differ.
185
SUPERVISE
Answer:
Overlook
Supervise (نگرانی کرنا) means oversee carefully.
Overlook (نظر انداز کرنا) is the opposite—fail to notice.
Neglect (نظر انداز کرنا) is close, but “overlook” pairs well with “supervise.”
Misdirect (غلط رہنمائی کرنا) and Forget (بھول جانا) differ.
186
SUCCUMB
Answer:
Resist
Succumb (ہار ماننا/دب جانا) means yield to pressure.
Resist (مزاحمت کرنا) is the opposite—stand firm against.
Curb (روک لگانا) is to restrain another thing; Injure (زخمی کرنا) and Shoot (گولی مارنا) are unrelated.
187
SUBSERVIENT
Answer:
Dignified
Subservient (چاپلوس/ماتحت) means excessively obedient or servile.
Dignified (باوقار) stands opposite in spirit—showing self-respect and poise.
Aggressive (جارحانہ) and Supercilious (مغرور) are different traits; Straightforward (سیدھا سادہ) is unrelated.
188
SUBSEQUENT
Answer:
Preceding
Subsequent (بعد کا) means coming later.
Preceding (سابق/پہلا) is the opposite—coming before.
Following (بعد والا) is similar to subsequent; Current (موجودہ) and Future (مستقبل کا) are different times.
189
SUB ROSA
Answer:
Open
Sub rosa (خفیہ طور پر) means in secret.
Open (کھلا/علانیہ) is the opposite—publicly.
Fresh (تازہ), Intoxicating (نشہ آور), and Repulsive (قابلِ نفرت) are unrelated.
190
STUBBORN
Answer:
Pliable
Stubborn (ہٹ دھرم/ضدی) means obstinately refusing to change.
Pliable (قابلِ مائل/لچکدار) is the opposite—easily influenced.
Willing/Consenting (راضی/متفق) are agreement, not flexibility.
Easy (آسان) doesn’t address attitude.