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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FORBIDDEN
Answer:
Allowed
Forbidden (ممنوع) means not permitted.
Allowed (اجازت یافتہ) is the opposite—permitted.
Prohibited (ممنوع) is a synonym.
Agreed (متفق) and Forsaken (چھوڑ دیا ہوا) are unrelated.
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FORBID
Answer:
Appreciate
Forbid (منع کرنا) means to order not to do something.
Permit (اجازت دینا) is the opposite, meaning allow.
Provoke (بھڑکانا), Appreciate (قدر کرنا), and Celebrate (جشن منانا) are unrelated.
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FOLLY
Answer:
Wisdom
Folly (حماقت) means lack of good sense; foolishness.
Wisdom (دانائی) is the opposite—sound judgment.
Right (درست) and Exact (ٹھیک ٹھیک) are accuracy, not prudence.
Mistake (غلطی) is error, not the opposite of folly.
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FLURRY
Answer:
Pelt
Flurry (ہلچل/بے چینی) means a sudden short spell of activity or agitation.
Soothe (تسکین دینا) is the opposite—calm down.
Pelt (برسانا/پتھراؤ کرنا) and Disclose (افشا کرنا) don’t invert agitation.
Achieve (حاصل کرنا) is unrelated.
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FLIMSY
Answer:
Tenuous
Flimsy (کمزور/نازک) means light, weak, or insubstantial.
Solid (مضبوط/ٹھوس) is the opposite, meaning strong and firm.
Tenuous (کمزور) is similar to flimsy.
Casual (غیر رسمی) and Delusive (گمراہ کن) are unrelated.
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FLEXIBLE
Answer:
Brittle
Flexible (لچکدار) means easily bent without breaking.
Brittle (نرم مگر ٹوٹنے والا/بھربھرا) is the opposite—hard but breaks easily.
Rigid (سخت/غیر لچکدار) is also close, but the keyed choice is “Brittle.”
Hard (سخت) and Solid (ٹھوس) are material states, not direct opposites.
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FLAGITIOUS
Answer:
Innocent
Flagitious (انتہائی مجرمانہ/شریر) means heinously criminal.
Innocent (بے گناہ) is the opposite—free from guilt.
Frivolous (ہلکا پھلکا), Ignorant (جاہل), and Vapid (بے مزہ) don’t invert criminal guilt.
328
FIRMLY
Answer:
Closely
Firmly (مضبوطی سے) means securely, with strength.
Closely (قریب سے/مضبوطی سے) best matches the opposite of loose/weak hold in this set.
Lightly (ہلکے سے), Openly (کھلے عام), and Liberally (فیاضی سے) are not antonyms of firmness.
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FILTHY
Answer:
Stainless
Filthy (گندا/ناپاک) means very dirty.
Stainless (داغ دھبّہ سے پاک) is the opposite in this set, meaning spotless.
Clean (صاف) is also an antonym but the keyed answer is “Stainless.”
Shining (چمکدار) and Sterilized (جراثیم سے پاک) are different nuances.
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FICKLE
Answer:
Constant
Fickle (متلون مزاج) means changing frequently, especially in loyalties.
Constant (مسلسل/ثابت قدم) is the opposite, meaning steady and unchanging.
Fast (تیز) and Quick (جلد) concern speed; Diseased (بیمار) is unrelated.