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
301
HAUGHTY
Answer:
Humble
Haughty (گھمنڈی) means arrogantly superior.
Humble (منکسر المزاج) is the opposite—modest and unassuming.
Pitiable (قابلِ ترحم) and Cowardly (بزدل) are different traits.
Scared (خائف) is fearful. The antonym is "Humble."
302
HATE
Answer:
Admire
Hate (نفرت کرنا) means feel intense dislike.
Admire (سراہنا) is the opposite—regard with respect or approval.
Abhor (گھن کرنا) and Loathe (شدید نفرت کرنا) are synonyms of hate.
Concern (فکر) is unrelated. The antonym is "Admire."
303
HAPPINESS
Answer:
Grief
Happiness (خوشی) means a state of well-being and joy.
Grief (غم) is the opposite—deep sorrow.
Contentment (اطمینان) and Beatitude (سعادت) are near in meaning to happiness.
Renunciation (ترک) is giving up something. The antonym is "Grief."
304
HAPLESS
Answer:
Kind
Hapless (بدنصیب) means unfortunate.
Lucky (خوش قسمت) is the opposite—favoured by fortune.
Kind (مہربان) and Helpful (مددگار) are traits; Futile (بے سود) is ineffective. The antonym is "Lucky."
305
HAMSTRING
Answer:
Strengthen
Hamstring (مفلوج کرنا/طاقت چھیننا) means to cripple or render ineffective.
Strengthen (مضبوط کرنا) is the opposite—make effective and strong.
Enlarge (بڑا کرنا), Stimulate (ابھارنا), and Awaken (بیدار کرنا) aren’t precise antonyms. The antonym is "Strengthen."
306
HAMPER
Answer:
Release
Hamper (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) means to impede or hold back.
Release (رہا کرنا) is the opposite—set free/allow to proceed.
Open (کھولنا) is not a general antonym here.
Hold (پکڑنا) and Hasten (تیز کرنا) differ in sense. The antonym is "Release."
307
HAGGARD
Answer:
Inspired
Haggard (نحیف و نزار/بدحال) means looking exhausted and unwell.
Plump (فربہ/تندرست مائل) is the opposite appearance—well-filled and healthy-looking.
Inspired (باالہام) and Shrewd (چالاک) are unrelated; Maidenly (پاک دامن/شرمیلا) concerns demeanor. The antonym is "Plump."
308
GUILE
Answer:
Pilot
Guile (عیاری/مکاری) means sly or cunning intelligence.
Candour (صاف گوئی) is the opposite—open honesty.
Conduct (چال چلن) is behaviour; Pilot (ہوائی جہاز کا پائلٹ) is a profession.
Informal (غیر رسمی) relates to style. The antonym is "Candour."
309
GROTESQUE
Answer:
Natural
Grotesque (غیر معمولی طور پر بدشکل) means comically or repulsively distorted.
Natural (فطری/قدرتی) is the opposite—normal, not distorted.
Familiar (جانا پہچانا) is known; Imaginary (خیالی) and Hateful (قابل نفرت) differ in sense. The antonym is "Natural."
310
GRATUITOUS
Answer:
Paid
Gratuitous (بلا معاوضہ/بلا وجہ) means given free or uncalled-for.
Paid (ادا شدہ) is the opposite in the payment sense.
Warranted (جائز) contrasts the “uncalled-for” sense, but the keyed best fit here is “Paid.”
Frank (صاف گو) and Pithy (مختصر مگر بامعنی) are unrelated. The antonym is "Paid."