The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
351
EPILOGUE
Answer:
Prologue
Epilogue (اختتامیہ) is a section at the end of a book or play.
Prologue (دیباچہ) is the opposite, the introductory section.
Conversation (گفتگو) and Dialogue (مکالمہ) are forms of talk.
Dramatic (ڈرامائی) is an adjective.
352
ENTANGLE
Answer:
Relief
Entangle (اُلجھانا) means to involve in difficulties or knots.
Free (آزاد کرنا) is the opposite: release from entanglement.
Wrap (لپیٹنا) is the reverse action of enclosing, not liberation.
Arrest (گرفتار کرنا) and Relief (آرام/رہائی) don’t directly invert “entangle.”
353
ENOUGH
Answer:
Inadequate
Enough (کافی) means sufficient in amount.
Inadequate (ناکافی) is the opposite: not enough.
Scarce (قلّت والا) and Deficit (کمی) suggest shortage but are not the clean lexical opposite.
Less (کم) is comparative, not categorical.
354
ENNUI
Answer:
Excitement
Ennui (بیزاری/کسل) is a feeling of listlessness from lack of interest.
Excitement (جوش/جذباتی ابھار) is the opposite: lively interest and enthusiasm.
Idleness (بے کاری) can cause ennui but isn’t its opposite.
Humility (انکساری) and Seriousness (سنجیدگی) are unrelated states.
355
ENGULFED
Answer:
Detached
Engulfed (گھِر جانا/نگل لیا گیا) means completely surrounded or swallowed up.
Detached (الگ/جدا) is the opposite: separated, not surrounded.
Dislodge (نکال دینا) is to remove but not the state opposite.
Devastated (تباہ حال) and Disfigure (بصورت بگاڑنا) are different effects.
356
ENDEMIC
Answer:
Universal
Endemic (علاقائی/مقامی) means native or restricted to a place.
Universal (عالمی) is the opposite: occurring everywhere.
Infectious (متعدی) is a disease property, not scope.
Dry (خشک) and Decorative (سجائشی) are unrelated.
357
ENCOURAGE
Answer:
Discourage
Encourage (حوصلہ دینا) means to give support or confidence.
Discourage (حوصلہ شکنی کرنا) is the opposite: cause loss of confidence.
Dampen (مدھم کرنا) weakens enthusiasm but is milder.
Disapprove (ناپسند کرنا) and Warn (خبردار کرنا) are different acts.
358
EDACIOUS
Answer:
Smart
Edacious (بہت کھانے والا) means given to eating; gluttonous.
Fasting (روزہ دار/روزہ رکھنا) is the opposite: abstaining from food.
Smart (ہوشیار) and Even (برابر) don’t relate to appetite.
Gluttonous (حریصِ طعام) is a synonym.
359
DUSKY
Answer:
Fair
Dusky (سانولا/پھیکا سا تاریک) means somewhat dark in colour or light.
Fair (گورا/روشن رنگت) is the opposite in complexion/lightness.
Obscure (غیر واضح) and Shadowy (سایہ دار) are near in darkness sense, not direct antonyms.
Visible (نظر آنے والا) isn’t a colour/lightness opposite.
360
DOUR
Answer:
Cheerful
Dour (ترش رو/سخت مزاج) means stern and unfriendly.
Cheerful (خوش مزاج) is the opposite: bright and friendly.
Radical (شدید/انتہاپسند) and Young (جوان) don’t address mood.
Active (فعال) is about energy.