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
201
SANGUINE
Answer:
Choleric
Sanguine (پُرامید) means optimistic and cheerful.
Pessimistic (مایوس) is the opposite—expecting the worst.
Choleric (غصیلا) is irritable; Sickening (قابلِ نفرت) and Warranted (جائز) differ.
202
SALVAGE
Answer:
Lose
Salvage (بچانا/نجات دینا) means save from loss or destruction.
Lose (گنوا دینا) is the opposite—fail to keep.
Burn (جلانا) and Remove (ہٹانا) aren’t antonyms; Outfit (سامان) is a noun.
203
SAGACIOUS
Answer:
False
Sagacious (دانشمند) means wise and shrewd.
Foolish (بیوقوف) is the opposite—lacking good sense.
Cunning (عیار) is sly, not antonym; Casual (اتفاقی) and False (جھوٹا) differ.
204
ROBUST
Answer:
Emaciated
Robust (توانا/طاقتور) means strong and healthy.
Emaciated (نحیف/دبلہ پتلا) is the opposite state—abnormally thin and weak.
Thin (دبلی) is partial; Light (ہلکا) and Strong (قوی) differ.
205
REWARD
Answer:
Forfeiture
Reward (انعام) is something given for merit.
Forfeiture (ضبطی/حق تلفی) is the opposite—loss of something as penalty.
Penalty (سزا) also contrasts but the keyed answer is “Forfeiture.”
Demotion (تنزلی) and Retribution (بدلے کی سزا) are different.
206
REVENGE
Answer:
Excuse
Revenge (بدلہ) means retaliation.
Excuse (معاف کرنا/عذر دینا) contrasts by pardoning rather than retaliating.
Recompense (تلافی) and Reparation (ازالہ) are compensation; Repartee (فوری جواب) is witty reply.
207
RETICENCE
Answer:
Loquaciousness
Reticence (کم گوئی/خاموش مزاجی) means reluctance to speak.
Loquaciousness (بہت باتونی پن) is the opposite—talkativeness.
Fatigue (تھکن), Fashion (فیشن), and Treachery (غداری) are unrelated.
208
PRODIGAL
Answer:
Thrifty
Prodigal (فضول خرچ) means wastefully extravagant.
Thrifty (کفایت شعار) is the opposite—economical.
Consistent (مستقل), Compatible (مطابق), and Errant (خطا کار) are unrelated.
209
PROBLEM
Answer:
Solution
Problem (مسئلہ) is a matter needing to be dealt with.
Solution (حل) is the opposite—means of solving a problem.
Answer (جواب) and Resolution (قرارداد/تصمیم) are related but not the direct lexical opposite here.
210
PRIM
Answer:
Shameful
Prim (حد سے زیادہ باوقار/نیک چلن) means very proper and easily shocked by impropriety.
Shameful (شرمناک) stands as the opposing idea of propriety—improper or disgraceful.
Rash (جلباز), Extravagant (فضول خرچ), and Foul (گندا) don’t directly oppose “prim.”