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
341
EXCULPATE
Answer:
Accuse
Exculpate (بری الذمہ قرار دینا) means to clear from blame.
Accuse (الزام لگانا) is the opposite: to charge with a fault.
Accumulate (جمع کرنا), Predict (پیش گوئی کرنا), and Prevail (غالب آنا) are unrelated.
342
EXALT
Answer:
Glorify
Exalt (بلند کرنا/تعظیم دینا) means to raise in rank or praise highly.
Depreciate (قدر گھٹانا) is the opposite: to belittle or lower value.
Glorify (تعریف کرنا) and Ennoble (عظمت دینا) are synonyms.
Simplify (سادہ کرنا) is unrelated.
343
EVOLVING
Answer:
Retreating
Evolving (ارتقا پذیر/ترقی کرنا) means developing gradually.
Retreating (پسپا ہونا) is the opposite in direction—moving back rather than advancing.
Stagnating (جمود کا شکار) means not developing, a different contrast.
Stifling (گھٹن پیدا کرنا) and Suffering (تکلیف اٹھانا) aren’t direct antonyms.
344
EVIDENT
Answer:
Suspected
Evident (ظاہر/واضح) means clear and obvious.
Suspected (مشتبہ) is contrasted with certainty, implying only conjecture.
Doubtful (مشکوک) also contrasts clarity; given options, “suspected” is the closest opposite presented.
Disagreed (غیر متفق) and Unimportant (غیر اہم) shift meaning.
345
EVANESCENT
Answer:
Blooming
Evanescent (زودگذر) means quickly fading or passing.
Blooming (کھِلتا ہوا/شگفتہ) suggests flourishing—opposite of vanishing.
Growing (بڑھتا ہوا) also contrasts fading, but “blooming” captures vivid presence.
Twinkling (جھلکنا) and Teasing (ستانا) are unrelated.
346
EUPHONIOUS
Answer:
Strident
Euphonious (خوش آہنگ) means pleasing to the ear.
Strident (کرخت آواز والا) is the opposite: harsh and grating.
Musical (موسیقانہ) can be pleasant; Literary (ادبی) and Lethargic (سست) are unrelated.
347
ESTABLISH
Answer:
Negate
Establish (قائم کرنا/ثابت کرنا) means set up or prove.
Negate (نفی کرنا) is the opposite in the proving sense: to deny truth or existence.
Uproot (اکھاڑ پھینکنا) and Disrupt (خلل ڈالنا) oppose setting up in other contexts.
Corrode (کھا جانا) is physical decay.
348
ERUDITE
Answer:
Ignorant
Erudite (عالم/باکمال علم) means having great knowledge.
Ignorant (جاہل) is the opposite: lacking knowledge.
Professional (پیشہ ور) and Unimaginative (غیر تخیلی) don’t invert learning.
Immature (نابالغ/ناپختہ) concerns development, not knowledge.
349
ERRATIC
Answer:
Reliable
Erratic (غیر مستقل/غیر متوقع) means unpredictable or inconsistent.
Reliable (قابلِ اعتماد) is the opposite: consistent and dependable.
Punctual (وقت کا پابند) is timeliness only.
Right (درست) and Free (آزاد) do not oppose inconsistency directly.
350
EQUANIMITY
Answer:
Resentment
Equanimity (سکونِ قلب/وقار) is calmness and composure.
Resentment (رنجش) opposes inner balance with bitterness.
Excitement (جوش) also contrasts calm but “resentment” captures disturbed feeling among choices.
Dubiousness (شبہ) and Duplicity (دغا بازی) are different traits.