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
431
CELIBATE
Answer:
Prodigal
Celibate (مجرد) means abstaining from marriage or indulgence.
Prodigal (فضول خرچ) is the opposite, meaning one who indulges in luxury and wastefulness.
Profligate (بدکردار) also means wasteful but less exact here.
Reprobate (گناہگار) means morally corrupt.
Extravagant (فضول خرچ) means excessive. The antonym is "Prodigal."
432
CELIBACY
Answer:
Chastity
Celibacy (مجرد رہنا) means abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.
Matrimony (شادی) is the opposite, meaning the state of marriage.
Chastity (پاکدامنی) means purity.
Misogyny (عورت دشمنی) means hatred of women.
Divorce (طلاق) means ending a marriage. The antonym is "Matrimony."
433
CAVIL
Answer:
Small price
Cavil (عیب نکالنا) means to raise petty or trivial objections.
Small price (چھوٹی قیمت) is the opposite, meaning something insignificant rather than a petty fault.
Serious complaint (سنگین شکایت) means a grave objection.
Frequent occurrence (بار بار ہونا) is unrelated.
Light burden (ہلکا بوجھ) doesn’t contrast directly. The antonym is "Small price."
434
CATHOLIC
Answer:
Narrow-minded
Catholic (وسیع النظر) means broad-minded and universal.
Narrow-minded (تنگ نظر) is the opposite, meaning intolerant or limited in outlook.
Rigid (سخت گیر) means inflexible.
Orthodox (روایتی) means traditional.
Strict (سخت) means severe. The antonym is "Narrow-minded."
435
CARNAL
Answer:
Spiritual
Carnal (جسمانی) means relating to bodily or sensual desires.
Spiritual (روحانی) is the opposite, meaning relating to the soul or higher values.
Sensuous (حسی) means pleasure through senses.
Visionary (خیالی) means imaginative.
Imaginary (فرضی) means unreal. The antonym is "Spiritual."
436
CAPRICIOUS
Answer:
Fixed
Capricious (غیر مستقل مزاج) means unpredictable or changeable.
Fixed (مقرر) is the opposite, meaning stable or unchanging.
Solid (ٹھوس) means firm in structure.
Firm (مضبوط) means steady.
Reliable (قابل اعتماد) means dependable. The antonym is "Fixed."
437
CAPITULATE
Answer:
Conquer
Capitulate (ہتھیار ڈالنا) means to surrender.
Conquer (فتح کرنا) is the opposite, meaning to achieve victory.
Venerate (تعظیم کرنا) means to respect.
Destroy (تباہ کرنا) means to ruin.
Surrender (ہتھیار ڈالنا) is a synonym. The antonym is "Conquer."
438
CAPACIOUS
Answer:
Foolish
Capacious (کشادہ) means spacious or roomy.
Limited (محدود) is the opposite, meaning restricted in space.
Changeable (تبدیل پذیر) means variable.
Foolish (بیوقوف) means unwise.
Caring (مہربان) means kind. The antonym is "Limited."
439
CAMARADERIE
Answer:
Harmony
Camaraderie (دوستی) means mutual trust and friendship.
Harmony (ہم آہنگی) is the opposite choice, meaning agreement and peace.
Plunder (لوٹ مار) means theft.
Deviation (انحراف) means departure from normal.
Noise (شور) means loud sound. The antonym is "Harmony."
440
CALLOUS
Answer:
Capable
Callous (سنگدل) means emotionally insensitive.
Sensitive (حساس) is the opposite, meaning responsive to feelings.
Sentimental (جذباتی) means emotional.
Confident (بااعتماد) means self-assured.
Capable (قابل) means competent. The antonym is "Sensitive."