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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FETID
Answer:
Having a pleasant odor
Fetid (بدبودار) means having a strong unpleasant smell.
Having a pleasant odor (خوشبودار) is the opposite.
Pungent (تیز بو) can be sharp but not necessarily pleasant.
The other options are unrelated.
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FECUND
Answer:
Barren
Fecund (زرخیز) means highly fertile or productive.
Barren (بانجھ/بانجر) is the opposite, meaning unproductive.
Solid (ٹھوس), Unploughed (غیر جوتا ہوا), and Hard (سخت) are not antonyms of fertility.
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FASTIDIOUS
Answer:
Absurd
Fastidious (باریک بین/نکتہ چین) means very attentive to detail; hard to please.
Sloppy (لاپروا/بے ترتیبی) is the opposite, meaning careless or untidy.
Indifferent (بے پروا) is unconcerned, not the direct opposite.
Absurd (لغو) and Facetious (مزاحیہ انداز) are unrelated.
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FACTITIOUS
Answer:
Ridiculous
Factitious (مصنوعی/گھڑا ہوا) means artificially created or false.
Genuine (اصلی/کھرا) is the opposite, meaning authentic.
Engineered (مصنوعی طور پر بنایا) is similar to factitious.
Ridiculous (ہنسانی) and Magnificent (شاندار) are unrelated.
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FACT
Answer:
Fable
Fact (حقیقت) means a thing known to be true.
Fable (کہانی/حکایت) is invented fiction—opposite of verifiable truth.
Fiction (افسانہ) and Illusion (بھرم) are also non-factual.
Story (کہانی) can be either true or false.
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EXTERIOR
Answer:
Internal
Exterior (بیرونی حصہ) means the outside surface.
Internal (اندرونی) is the opposite, meaning inside.
Interior (اندرونی حصہ) and Inner (اندرونی) also mean inside; “Internal” is the keyed choice.
Inward (اندر کی طرف) indicates direction, not a part.
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EXPLICIT
Answer:
Implied
Explicit (واضح/صریح) means stated clearly and in detail.
Implied (ضمنی/اشاری) is the opposite, meaning suggested but not directly expressed.
Plain (سادہ/واضح) is similar to explicit.
Inspiring (حوصلہ افزا) and Invigorating (توانا کرنے والا) are unrelated.
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EXORBITANT
Answer:
Expensive
Exorbitant (حد سے زیادہ) means unreasonably high (especially in price).
Moderate (درمیانہ) is the opposite, meaning reasonable or within limits.
Expensive (مہنگا) can be high but not necessarily excessive.
Separate (علیحدہ) and Partisan (جانبدار) are unrelated.
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EXHIBIT
Answer:
Conceal
Exhibit (پیش کرنا/نمائش کرنا) means to show publicly.
Conceal (چھپانا) is the opposite: hide from view.
Withdraw (واپس لینا) is to remove, not necessarily hide.
Prevent (روکنا) and Concede (مان لینا) are unrelated.
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EXECRATE
Answer:
Praise
Execrate (نفرت کرنا/لعنت کرنا) means to feel or express great loathing.
Praise (تعریف کرنا) is the opposite: express approval or admiration.
Bless (دعائیں دینا) is positive but not the lexical contrast used most.
Love (محبت کرنا) contrasts feeling, while Care (خیال رکھنا) is concern.