The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
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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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LIBERTY
Answer:
Captivity
Liberty (آزادی) means freedom.
Captivity (قید) is the opposite—being imprisoned or confined.
Visibility (نمائش/دیکھائی دینا) and Perceptivity (فہم) are unrelated.
Disorderliness (ابتری) is about lack of order. The antonym is "Captivity."
252
LIABILITY
Answer:
Debt
Liability (ذمہ داری/قرض) in finance is what you owe.
Assets (اثاثے) are what you own—the financial opposite.
Debt (قرض) is a type of liability.
Treasure (خزانہ) and Property (جائیداد) are broader categories. The antonym is "Assets."
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LEVITY
Answer:
Gravity
Levity (ہلکا پن/غیر سنجیدگی) means lack of seriousness.
Gravity (سنجیدگی) is the opposite, meaning seriousness and dignity.
Stupidity (حماقت) and Absurdity (لامعقولیت) are different ideas.
Lofty (بلند مرتبہ) relates to height or nobility. The antonym is "Gravity."
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LETHARGIC
Answer:
Hyperactive
Lethargic (سست/کاہل) means lacking energy or alertness.
Hyperactive (انتہائی سرگرم) is the opposite—overactive and energetic.
Indolent (سست) is a synonym; Immobile (بیحرکت) and Unpleasant (نا خوشگوار) are different.
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LETHAL
Answer:
Forgiving
Lethal (مہلک) means deadly.
Safe (محفوظ) is the opposite—free from danger.
Virulent (مہلک/زہریلا) aligns with lethal.
Playful (شوخ) and Forgiving (درگزر کرنے والا) are unrelated.
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LEGATO
Answer:
Uneven
Legato (مسلسل اور ہموار انداز میں—موسیقی) means smooth, connected playing.
Uneven (غیر ہموار) is the best opposite among options (true musical antonym is “staccato”).
Brief (مختصر) and Silent (خاموش) are unrelated.
Smooth (ہموار) restates legato.
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LEAST
Answer:
Greatest
Least (کم ترین) means smallest in amount or degree.
Greatest (زیادہ ترین) is the opposite—largest.
Small (چھوٹا) and Feeble (کمزور) aren’t superlatives; Giant (دیوہیکل) is a noun/adj for size.
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LEARNING
Answer:
Stupidity
Learning (علم/تعلم) means knowledge acquired.
Stupidity (حماقت) stands opposite in capacity for understanding.
Ignorance (جہالت) is lack of knowledge (also opposite), but keyed here is “Stupidity.”
Brilliance (بہت ذہانت) and Sharpness (تیزیِ فہم) are near to learning.
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LEAP
Answer:
Fall
Leap (اچھلنا/چھلانگ لگانا) means to jump upward or forward.
Fall (گرنا) is the natural contrary motion—downward drop.
Plunge (سر کے بل ڈالنا) and Sink (ڈوبنا) involve descent but not as a passive opposite.
Immerse (ڈبونا) is unrelated.
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LACONIC
Answer:
Prolix
Laconic (مختصر گو) means using very few words.
Prolix (طویل کلام) is the opposite—using too many words.
Profligate (فضول خرچ), Prolific (بہت پیدا کرنے والا), and Bucolic (دیہاتی) are unrelated.