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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INTRANSIGENT
Answer:
Flexible
Intransigent (روگرداں/نرم نہ پڑنے والا) means unwilling to change views.
Flexible (لچکدار) is the opposite—open to change.
Faithful (وفادار) and Obedient (فرماں بردار) differ in sense.
Ever-ready (ہمیشہ تیار) is unrelated.
272
INTERMITTENT
Answer:
Constant
Intermittent (وقفے وقفے سے) means occurring at irregular intervals.
Constant (مسلسل) is the opposite—continuous.
Fleeting (زودگذر) is brief, not regular.
Heavy (بھاری) and Fearless (بے خوف) are unrelated.
273
INTEGRATE
Answer:
Analyse
Integrate (ضم کرنا/یکجا کرنا) means combine into a whole.
Isolate (علیحدہ کرنا) is the opposite—set apart.
Analyse (تجزیہ کرنا), Distinguish (امتیاز کرنا), and Mark (نشان لگانا) differ in meaning.
274
INSOLENT
Answer:
Polite
Insolent (گستاخ) means rude and disrespectful.
Polite (شائستہ) is the opposite—courteous and respectful.
Agreeable (پسندیدہ) and Considerate (خیال رکھنے والا) are traits, not the sharp antonym.
Coward (بزدل) is unrelated.
275
INSIPID
Answer:
Nervous
Insipid (بے مزہ/بے لطف) means lacking flavor or interest.
Pungent (تیز مزہ/تیز خوشبو) is the opposite in taste intensity—sharp and strong.
Sour (کھٹا) is a specific taste; Saucy (پُر مغز/دلیرانہ) and Nervous (عصبی) are unrelated.
276
INSANITY
Answer:
Lucidity
Insanity (دیوانگی) means severe mental illness; unsoundness of mind.
Sanity (عقل/صحیح الدماغی) is the opposite—sound mental health.
Normality (معمولی حالت) and Lucidity (صاف ذہن) are related qualities.
Sobriety (ہوشیاری/نشہ نہ ہونا) is different.
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INNOCENCE
Answer:
Guilt
Innocence (بے گناہی) means absence of guilt.
Guilt (قصور) is the opposite—state of having done wrong.
Crime (جرم) and Sin (گناہ) are acts; Mischief (شرارت) is misbehavior, not the state.
278
INIMICAL
Answer:
Friendly
Inimical (مخالف/دشمانہ) means hostile or harmful.
Friendly (دوستانہ) is the opposite—kind, supportive.
Neutral (غیر جانبدار) is neither for nor against.
Cheerful (خوش) and Emotional (جذباتی) are moods.
279
INFALLIBLE
Answer:
Erring
Infallible (خطا ناپذیر) means incapable of error.
Erring (خطا کار) is the opposite—liable to make mistakes.
Untrustworthy (ناقابلِ اعتماد), Dubious (مشکوک), and Unreliable (غیر معتبر) are related but less exact.
280
INDOLENT
Answer:
Energetic
Indolent (سست) means lazy or avoiding work.
Energetic (پُرجوش/توانا) is the opposite—active and vigorous.
Desirable (پسندیدہ), Adequate (کافی), and Consistent (مسلسل) are unrelated.