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
311
GOBLIN
Answer:
Angel
Goblin (دیوچہلا/شیطانی بونا) is a mischievous or evil creature.
Angel (فرشتہ) is the opposite, a benevolent spirit.
Hermit (گوشہ نشین) lives in seclusion.
Traveller (مسافر) and Pilot (ہوائی جہاز کا پائلٹ) are professions/roles. The antonym is "Angel."
312
GLUT
Answer:
Dearth
Glut (افراط) means an excessive supply.
Dearth (قلّت) is the opposite, meaning scarcity.
Limit (حد) is a boundary, not lack.
Drain (نکال دینا) means remove; Supply (فراہم کرنا) is provision. The antonym is "Dearth."
313
GLIB
Answer:
Halting
Glib (روان مگر سطحی) means fluent but insincere.
Halting (اٹکتا ہوا) is the opposite in delivery—hesitant, not smooth.
Modest (منکسر المزاج) is humble.
Dumb (گونگا) means unable to speak; Unwilling (ناراغب) is about desire. The antonym is "Halting."
314
GATHER
Answer:
Scatter
Gather (جمع کرنا) means to bring together.
Scatter (بکھیرنا) is the opposite, meaning to disperse.
Separate (جدا کرنا) means set apart, less direct than scatter.
Suspend (معطل کرنا) and Spend (خرچ کرنا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Scatter."
315
GAINSAY
Answer:
Affirm
Gainsay (نفی کرنا/تردید کرنا) means to deny or contradict.
Affirm (تصدیق کرنا) is the opposite, meaning to state as true.
Reject (رد کرنا) is to refuse to accept, not necessarily contradict.
Appreciate (قدر کرنا) means value, and Lose (گنوا دینا) is unrelated. The antonym is "Affirm."
316
FRUGAL
Answer:
Extravagant
Frugal (کفایت شعار) means sparing or economical.
Extravagant (فضول خرچ) is the opposite, meaning spending excessively.
Generous (سخی) means liberal in giving.
Gaudy (بھڑکیلا) means showy.
Charitable (خیراتی/فیاض) means giving to those in need. The antonym is "Extravagant."
317
FRIEND
Answer:
Foe
Friend (دوست) means a person with whom one has a bond of affection.
Foe (دشمن) is the opposite, meaning an enemy.
Rival (حریف) is a competitor, not necessarily an enemy.
Acquaintance (آشنا) is someone known but not close.
Competitor (مدِّمقابل) contests with another. The antonym is "Foe."
318
FRANTIC
Answer:
Hopeful
Frantic (دیوانہ وار/بے چین) means wildly anxious or out of control.
Calm (پرسکون) is the opposite—composed and tranquil.
Hopeful (امیدوار) and Bitter (تلخ) are feelings, not direct antonyms.
Active (فعال) is about energy, not agitation.
319
FRAIL
Answer:
Vigorous
Frail (کمزور/ناتواں) means weak or delicate.
Vigorous (طاقتور/توانا) is the opposite—strong and energetic.
Sturdy (ٹھوس/طاقتور) and Strong (قوی) also oppose, but the keyed answer is “Vigorous.”
Hardy (سخت جان) means robust.
320
FOSTER
Answer:
Control
Foster (پرورش کرنا/فروغ دینا) means to encourage or promote growth.
Repress (دبانا) is the opposite—keep down or suppress.
Curb (روک لگانا) and Check (روکنا) also restrain but the keyed choice is “Repress.”
Control (قابو پانا) is regulate, not necessarily suppress.