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
261
LACKADAISICAL
Answer:
Ambitious
Lackadaisical (سست/دل نہ لگنے والا) means lacking enthusiasm or determination.
Ambitious (با ہمت/بامقصد) is the opposite—having strong drive.
Monthly (ماہانہ) and “Expressing time” are irrelevant.
Pusillanimous (بزدل) concerns courage, not energy.
262
KOOK
Answer:
Sane
Kook (سنکی/پاگل مزاج) means an eccentric or crazy person (informal).
Sane (عاقل) is the opposite—of sound mind.
Peculiar (انوکھا) is near in sense; Illiterate (ان پڑھ) and Foolish (بیوقوف) are different.
263
KNACK
Answer:
Dullness
Knack (کمال/مہارت) means a natural skill.
Dullness (کند ذہنی/بھدا پن) is the opposite—lack of skill or quickness.
Talent (صلاحیت) and Dexterity (مہارت) are synonyms; Balance (توازن) is different.
264
KEEN
Answer:
Dull
Keen (تیز/پر جوش) means sharp, eager, or intense.
Dull (کند/پھیکا) is the opposite—blunt or lacking interest.
Ardent (پر جوش) and Shrewd (چالاک) align with keenness.
Rogue (اوارہ/بد چلن) is unrelated.
265
JUSTIFY
Answer:
Accuse
Justify (جواز پیش کرنا/درست ثابت کرنا) means to show to be right.
Accuse (الزام لگانا) is the opposite—charge with wrongdoing.
Absolve (بری کرنا) and Vindicate (بے گناہ ثابت کرنا) are near to justify.
Infuriate (بہت غصہ دلانا) is unrelated.
266
JUBILANT
Answer:
Gloomy
Jubilant (خوشی سے معمور) means extremely joyful.
Gloomy (اداس) is the opposite mood.
Quiet (خاموش) is about noise level, not joy.
Scared (خائف) and Disturbed (پریشان) are different states.
267
JOYOUS
Answer:
Gloomy
Joyous (پُرمسرّت) means full of joy.
Gloomy (اداس) is the opposite—sad or dark in mood.
Dreary (بیزارکن) and Monotonous (یکسان/اکتا دینے والا) are negative but not exact opposites.
Euphonic (خوش آہنگ) concerns sound.
268
JOCOSE
Answer:
Dull
Jocose (ظریف/بذلہ سنج) means humorous and playful.
Dull (پھیکا/کسل) is the opposite—boring, not lively.
Humorous (مزاحیہ) and Playful (دل لگی والا) are synonyms.
Diseased (بیمار) is unrelated.
269
INVETERATE
Answer:
Inexperienced
Inveterate (جُوں کا توں/پکا عادی) means long-established, habitual.
Inexperienced (نا تجربہ کار) is the opposite—new or unseasoned.
Stupid (بیوقوف), Uneducated (ان پڑھ), and Ignorant (جاہل) are different qualities.
270
INTRICATE
Answer:
Foolish
Intricate (پیچیدہ) means very complicated or detailed.
Simple (سادہ) is the opposite—easy to understand.
Straightforward (صاف گو/بغیر پیچیدگی) and Easy (آسان) are also near opposites, but “Simple” is standard.
Foolish (بیوقوفانہ) is unrelated.