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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STRENUOUS
Answer:
Lazy
Strenuous (مشقت طلب/سخت) means requiring great effort.
Lazy (سست) is the opposite—disinclined to exertion.
Unfaltering/Unwavering (غیر متزلزل) concern firmness, not effort level.
Irresolute (کم ہمت/غیر ثابت قدم) is about indecision.
192
STEAL
Answer:
Restore
Steal (چرانا) means take without permission.
Restore (واپس لوٹانا/بحال کرنا) is the opposite in effect—return to the owner.
Resist (مزاحمت کرنا) and Desist (باز آنا) are unrelated to theft.
Refrain (پرہیز کرنا) means hold back from doing.
193
SPURIOUS
Answer:
Systematic
Spurious (جعل ساز/نقلی) means not genuine or false.
Genuine (اصلی/کھرا) is the opposite—authentic and real.
False (جھوٹا) is a synonym, not an antonym.
Simple (سادہ) and Systematic (منظم) are unrelated.
194
SMOOTH
Answer:
Rough
Smooth (ہموار) means even and not rough.
Rough (کھردرا) is the opposite—uneven or coarse.
Ugly (بدصورت), Awkward (بھدا), and Hard (سخت) are different qualities.
195
SLUR
Answer:
Credit
Slur (تضحیک/بدنامی) is an insulting or damaging remark.
Credit (تحسین/شہرت) is the opposite—public acknowledgment or praise.
Virtue (نیکی) is moral goodness, not the direct antonym; Promise (وعدہ) and Hope (امید) differ.
196
SLENDER
Answer:
Mean
Slender (پتلا/باریک) means thin.
Stout (تنومند/موٹا تازہ) is the opposite—thick or sturdy.
Delicate (نازک) and Mean (کمینہ/اوسط) differ; Defame (بدنام کرنا) is unrelated.
197
SHODDY
Answer:
Superior
Shoddy (کم درجے کا) means of poor quality.
Superior (اعلیٰ) is the opposite—of high quality.
Inadequate (ناکافی) and Incomplete (نامکمل) aren’t direct quality antonyms; Garrulous (بکواسیا) is irrelevant.
198
SHAMEFUL
Answer:
Unblushing
Shameful (شرمناک) means deserving shame.
Unblushing (بے شرم) is the opposite—showing no shame (i.e., shameless).
Brazen (ڈھٹائی والا) is shameless but not the keyed form; Wanton (بے راہ رو) and Naked (ننگا) differ.
199
SHAME
Answer:
Dignify
Shame (شرمندہ کرنا/رسوا کرنا) as a verb means to disgrace.
Dignify (وقار دینا) is the opposite—grant honor or dignity.
Glorify (تعظیم دینا) and Exalt (بلند کرنا) are also honoring acts; Enshrine (محفوظ کر دینا) differs.
200
SKEPTICAL
Answer:
Hopeful
Skeptical (شک کرنے والا) means doubtful about claims.
Hopeful (پُرامید) contrasts as a trusting, positive stance.
Inquisitive (تجسس رکھنے والا) is curious; Vindictive (انتقامی) and Intuitive (وجدانی) differ.