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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MOIST
Answer:
Parched
Moist (نم) means slightly wet.
Parched (سُوکھا ہوا/خشک سالی زدہ) is the opposite—extremely dry.
Dry (خشک) is also opposite but less strong; Parched is the keyed best.
Hard (سخت) and Crisp (کھستہ) differ. The antonym is "Parched."
232
MODICUM
Answer:
A large amount
Modicum (قلیل مقدار) means a small quantity.
A large amount (زیادہ مقدار) is the opposite.
Simplicity (سادگی) and the others don’t address quantity. The antonym is "A large amount."
233
MODERATE
Answer:
Nihilist
Moderate (اعتدال پسند) means avoiding extremes.
Anarchist (لا حکومتی حامی) stands at an extreme against ordered governance—selected as the closest available opposite in political context.
Radical (انتہا پسند) also contrasts moderation; options reflect political types.
Nihilist (عدمیت پسند) is a different doctrine. Closest listed antonym: "Anarchist."
234
MITIGATE
Answer:
Suffer
Mitigate (کم کرنا/اعتدال میں لانا) means to make less severe.
Aggravate (بگاڑنا/شدت بڑھانا) is the opposite—make worse.
Stagnate (رک جانا) and Suffer (تکلیف اٹھانا) differ; Instigate (اکسانا) is unrelated. The antonym is "Aggravate."
235
MISANTHROPE
Answer:
Humanitarian
Misanthrope (انسان بیزار) dislikes humankind.
Humanitarian (انسان دوست) is the opposite—promotes human welfare.
Valetudinarian (بیمار مزاج) and Supercilious (غرور والا) are unrelated; Angle (زاویہ) is a noun. The antonym is "Humanitarian."
236
MINION
Answer:
Master
Minion (چاپلوس ماتحت) means a follower or underling.
Master (آقا/مالک) is the opposite—one in command.
Quorum (ر quorum) and Majority (اکثریت) are group terms; Host (بہت بڑی تعداد/میزبان) differs. The antonym is "Master."
237
MENDACIOUS
Answer:
Truthful
Mendacious (جھوٹا) means lying or untruthful.
Truthful (سچّا) is the opposite—honest.
Credible (قابلِ یقین) and Credulous (جلدی یقین کرنے والا) differ in sense.
Destructive (تباہ کن) is unrelated. The antonym is "Truthful."
238
MEAGRE
Answer:
Excessive
Meagre (قلیل/ناکافی) means lacking in quantity or quality.
Plentiful (کثیر/فراواں) is the opposite—abundant.
Extravagant (فضول خرچ) is about spending; Excessive (انتہائی) is too much, not the clean opposite.
Average (اوسط) is middling. The antonym is "Plentiful."
239
MASTICATE
Answer:
Chew
Masticate (چبانا) means to chew.
No true antonym appears in the options; “Conceal (چھپانا)” is selected only as the keyed opposite, though it is not a semantic antonym.
Gobble (جلدی جلدی کھانا) and Chew (چبانا) are synonyms/related.
Review (جائزہ لینا) is unrelated. Closest available choice: "Conceal."
240
MASK
Answer:
Expose
Mask (چھپانا/نقاب ڈالنا) means to conceal.
Expose (بے نقاب کرنا) is the opposite—reveal.
Deface (بگاڑنا) and Injure (زخمی کرنا) are not opposites of concealment.
Hit (مارنا) is unrelated. The antonym is "Expose."