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
361
DORSAL
Answer:
Ventral
Dorsal (پُشتی) relates to the back side.
Ventral (بطنی) is the opposite, relating to the belly/front side.
Peripheral (حاشیائی) and Central (مرکزی) concern position differently.
Inactive (غیر فعال) is unrelated.
362
DORMANT
Answer:
Transient
Dormant (غیر فعال/ساکن) means temporarily inactive.
Active (فعال) is the opposite: in motion or functioning.
Permanent (مستقل) and Transient (عارضی) concern duration, not activity.
Modern (جدید) is unrelated.
363
DOLEFUL
Answer:
Happy
Doleful (غمگین) means sorrowful or mournful.
Happy (خوش) is the opposite state of feeling.
Rich (امیر) and Poor (غریب) concern wealth.
Steady (مستحکم) is unrelated to mood.
364
DIVERGE
Answer:
Converge
Diverge (منحرف ہونا/الگ سمت جانا) means to go in different directions from a point.
Converge (یکجا ہونا) is the opposite: to come together from different directions.
Repulse (پسپا کرنا) and Constrict (تنگ کرنا) don’t address directionality.
Resurge (دوبارہ ابھرنا) means rise again.
365
DITHER
Answer:
Defer
Dither (تذبذب کا شکار ہونا) means to be indecisive.
Decide (فیصلہ کرنا) is the opposite: to make a firm choice.
Defer (موخر کرنا) means delay.
Cry (رونا) and Refer (حوالہ دینا) are unrelated to decisiveness.
366
DISSUADE
Answer:
Persuade
Dissuade (روکنا/منع کرنا) means to persuade someone not to do something.
Persuade (قائل کرنا) is the opposite: to lead someone to do or accept something.
Incite (بھڑکانا) and Instigate (اکسانا) mean to provoke an action.
Advise (مشورہ دینا) is neutral guidance.
367
DISSIPATE
Answer:
Maintain
Dissipate (منتشر کرنا/ضائع کرنا) means to scatter or squander until gone.
Maintain (برقرار رکھنا) is the opposite, meaning to keep in existence or good condition.
Conserve (محفوظ رکھنا) and Preserve (حفظ کرنا) also mean keep, but “maintain” most directly contrasts with letting something dissipate.
Sustain (سنبھالنا/قائم رکھنا) is to support or keep up.
368
DISSENT
Answer:
Disunity
Dissent (اختلاف) means disagreement with common opinion.
Agreement (اتفاق) is the opposite, meaning harmony of opinion.
Dispute (جھگڑا) means argument.
Disunity (بے اتفاقی) means lack of unity.
Controversy (تنازعہ) means public debate. The antonym is "Agreement."
369
DISINGENUOUS
Answer:
Naïve
Disingenuous (مکار) means insincere or pretending.
Naïve (سادہ لوح) is the opposite, meaning innocent and straightforward.
Industrious (محنتی) means hardworking.
Cumbersome (بھاری) means difficult to handle.
Slothful (سست) means lazy. The antonym is "Naïve."
370
DISDAIN
Answer:
Admiration
Disdain (تحقیر) means contempt or scorn.
Admiration (تعریف) is the opposite, meaning respect and approval.
Depreciate (کم کرنا) means to reduce value.
Penitence (ندامت) means regret.
Contempt (حقارت) is a synonym. The antonym is "Admiration."