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
291
ILLEGIBLE
Answer:
Clear
Illegible (نا قابلِ مطالعہ/بدخط) means not clear enough to read.
Readable (قابلِ مطالعہ) is the opposite—legible.
Clear (صاف) is general clarity; Clean (صاف ستھرا) refers to cleanliness.
Imitable (قابل تقلید) is unrelated. The antonym is "Readable."
292
IGNORE
Answer:
Accept
Ignore (نظر انداز کرنا) means to pay no attention.
Accept (قبول کرنا) is the best opposite given—receive/acknowledge rather than overlook (ideally “heed/notice” would be exact).
Support (حمایت کرنا) and Favour (ترجیح دینا) are positive acts, not simple acknowledgment.
Redress (ازالہ کرنا) means set right. The antonym is "Accept."
293
HUMID
Answer:
Dry
Humid (مرطوب) means containing a high amount of water vapour.
Dry (خشک) is the opposite—lacking moisture.
Meek (فرماں بردار) and Rude (بدتمیز) are traits; Oppressive (گھٹن پیدا کرنے والا) is a feeling. The antonym is "Dry."
294
HOSTILE
Answer:
Feverish
Hostile (دشمنانہ) means unfriendly or antagonistic.
Friendly (دوستانہ) is the opposite—kind and welcoming.
Belligerent (جنگجو) is similar to hostile.
Feverish (بخار والا) and Entertaining (دلچسپ) are unrelated. The antonym is "Friendly."
295
HOST
Answer:
Diffused
Host (noun) commonly means a large number (کثیر تعداد) or a person who entertains guests (میزبان).
A precise antonym would be “guest” (مہمان) or “few” (کم), which is not among the options.
Given the set, “Diffused” (پھیلا ہوا) is selected as the closest opposite only if “host” is read as a compact/collected mass—an imperfect fit.
Accomplice (ساتھی مجرم) and Enlarged/Spread don’t directly invert the noun sense. The closest available is "Diffused."
296
HOLY
Answer:
Profane
Holy (مقدس) means sacred.
Profane (غیر مقدس/بے حرمتی والا) is the opposite—secular or irreverent.
Orthodox (روایتی مذہبی) concerns doctrine; Offensive (کراہت انگیز) and Obnoxious (ناگوار) are about displeasure. The antonym is "Profane."
297
HOARD
Answer:
Accumulate
Hoard (ذخیرہ کرنا) means to store up for oneself.
Supply (فراہم کرنا) is the opposite in effect—give out or provide.
Accumulate (جمع کرنا) is a synonym.
Deposit (جمع کرانا) and Satisfy (تسلی دینا/سیر کرنا) aren’t true antonyms. The antonym is "Supply."
298
HESITATE
Answer:
Certain
Hesitate (ہچکچانا) means to pause before acting due to uncertainty.
Certain (یقینی/پر یقین) is the opposite mental state—sure and decided.
Confident (بااعتماد) overlaps but certainty targets the hesitation directly.
Proud (فخر مند) and Reluctant (نا رغبت) are different attitudes. The antonym is "Certain."
299
HEIGHTEN
Answer:
Decrease
Heighten (بڑھانا/شدت دینا) means to increase or intensify.
Decrease (کم کرنا) is the opposite, meaning to lessen.
Strengthen (مضبوط کرنا) increases power, not height/degree specifically.
Widen (پھیلانا) and Dissolve (تحلیل کرنا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Decrease."
300
HAWK
Answer:
Dove
Hawk (جنگجو مزاج) in politics means a person favouring warlike policies.
Dove (امن پسند) is the opposite—one favouring peace.
Pacifist (امن کا حامی) is similar to a dove but is not the set’s paired opposite term.
Conciliation (مصالحہ) and Pigeon (کبوتر) are different. The antonym is "Dove."