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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MANAGE
Answer:
Bungle
Manage (نبھانا/سنبھالنا) means to handle successfully.
Bungle (کھچڑی گھول دینا/خراب طریقے سے کرنا) is the opposite—do clumsily.
Direct (ہدایت دینا) and Avail (کام آنا) are different; Wild (جنگلی) is unrelated. The antonym is "Bungle."
242
MALIGN
Answer:
Libel
Malign (بدگوئی کرنا/بدنام کرنا) means speak harmful untruths.
Praise (تعریف کرنا) is the opposite—speak well of.
Libel (تحریری بدنامی) is related to malign.
Encourage (حوصلہ دینا) is supportive but not the precise antonym. The antonym is "Praise."
243
MALICIOUS
Answer:
Kind
Malicious (بد نیت/حسود) means intending to do harm.
Kind (مہربان) is the opposite—benevolent and caring.
Generous (سخی) and Indifferent (بے پروا) aren’t exact opposites.
Boastful (شیخی باز) is unrelated. The antonym is "Kind."
244
MAGNANIMOUS
Answer:
Selfish
Magnanimous (وسیع القلب/کشادہ دل) means generous and forgiving.
Selfish (خود غرض) is the opposite—concerned chiefly with oneself.
Generous (سخی) is a synonym.
Naive (سادہ لوح) and Small (چھوٹا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Selfish."
245
LUXURY
Answer:
Austerity
Luxury (آسایش/آسائشِ عیش) means great comfort and expense.
Austerity (سادگی/سخت کوشی) is the opposite—plain, restrained living.
Treachery (دغا) and Duplicity (دوغلا پن) are moral terms; Sadness (غم) is a feeling. The antonym is "Austerity."
246
LUXURIANT
Answer:
Barren
Luxuriant (ہرا بھرا/کثرت افزا) means abundant growth.
Barren (بانجر) is the opposite—unable to produce growth.
Small (چھوٹا), Ghastly (خوفناک), and Decaying (سڑتا ہوا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Barren."
247
LUMINOUS
Answer:
Dull
Luminous (روشن/منور) means emitting or reflecting light.
Dull (مدھم) is the opposite—lacking brightness.
Bitter (کڑوا) and Pungent (تیز) are taste/smell terms; Sneaking (چھپ کر) is unrelated. The antonym is "Dull."
248
LOSE
Answer:
Gain
Lose (گنوانا/کھو دینا) means to be deprived of.
Gain (پانا/حاصل کرنا) is the opposite—acquire or obtain.
Obtain (حاصل کرنا) is similar to gain.
Collect (جمع کرنا) and Restore (بحال کرنا) differ in nuance. The antonym is "Gain."
249
LONELINESS
Answer:
Companionship
Loneliness (تنہائی) is the painful feeling of being alone.
Companionship (رفاقت/صحبت) is the opposite—company and fellowship.
Forlornness (بے کسی) and Alienation (بیگانگی) are similar to loneliness.
Solitary (تنہا) describes being alone. The antonym is "Companionship."
250
LISSOME
Answer:
Ungainly
Lissome (لچکدار/لاغر مگر چست) means supple and graceful.
Ungainly (بد وضع/بھدا) is the opposite—clumsy and awkward.
Huge (بہت بڑا) and Pungent (تیز بو/مزہ) are unrelated.
Crude (کھردرا) is rough, not precise opposite. The antonym is "Ungainly."