The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
221
The students listened to . . . . . . . . lecture on Islamic history.
Answer:
a
The noun 'lecture' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since this is the first mention of the lecture, the indefinite article is appropriate. 'An' would not work with the consonant sound. 'The lecture' would imply one already specified. Hence, 'a lecture' is correct.
222
Imran is studying to become . . . . . . . . doctor.
Answer:
a
The word 'doctor' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. 'An doctor' would be grammatically wrong. 'The doctor' would imply one already known. Hence, 'a doctor' is correct here.
223
We went to see . . . . . . . . Taj Mahal on our trip.
Answer:
Famous monuments like the Taj Mahal always take the definite article 'the'. This shows their uniqueness and identity. 'A Taj Mahal' or 'an Taj Mahal' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also make the sentence incomplete. Therefore, 'the Taj Mahal' is correct.
224
Ayesha gave me . . . . . . . . unique idea for the project.
Answer:
a
Although 'unique' begins with the vowel letter 'u', it is pronounced with the consonant sound 'yoo'. Therefore, 'a' is correct. 'An unique' would be wrong due to pronunciation. 'The idea' would fit only if it were already known. Thus, 'a unique idea' is the right phrase here.
225
They traveled to . . . . . . . . United Arab Emirates last winter.
Answer:
Countries with plural forms or descriptors like 'United' always take 'the'. The phrase 'United Arab Emirates' falls into this category. 'A United Arab Emirates' or 'an United Arab Emirates' would be wrong. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Hence, 'the United Arab Emirates' is correct.
226
Fatima has . . . . . . . . hour to complete her assignment.
Answer:
The noun 'hour' begins with a silent 'h' and a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Indefinite articles are used when something is introduced for the first time. 'A hour' would be grammatically wrong. 'The hour' would suggest a specific one known already. Therefore, 'an hour' is correct here.
227
Sheikh Abdullah spoke about . . . . . . . . importance of education.
Answer:
Abstract nouns like 'importance' take 'the' when used in a specific or general truth context. Here, it refers to the concept of education's importance universally. 'A importance' or 'an importance' would be incorrect. 'No article' would make the phrase incomplete. Thus, 'the importance of education' is correct.
228
Bilal read . . . . . . . . interesting novel during his trip.
Answer:
The adjective 'interesting' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'. The novel is mentioned for the first time, so the indefinite article is suitable. 'A interesting novel' would be grammatically wrong. 'The novel' would only fit if it were already known. Therefore, 'an interesting novel' is correct.
229
The children looked at . . . . . . . . moon with curiosity.
Answer:
Unique natural objects like the moon always take the definite article 'the'. This shows that we are referring to the one known celestial body. 'A moon' would incorrectly suggest more than one moon. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the moon' is correct.
230
Hamza wants to buy . . . . . . . . car from the showroom.
Answer:
a
The word 'car' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the car is being mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is required. 'An car' would be grammatically wrong. 'The car' would imply a specific one already identified. Therefore, 'a car' is the right choice.