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
71
Zainab gave me . . . . . . . . egg for breakfast.
Answer:
The noun 'egg' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. 'A egg' would be grammatically wrong. 'The egg' would suggest one already specified. Therefore, 'an egg' is correct.
72
The teacher explained . . . . . . . . Holy Hadith to the students.
Answer:
Sacred religious texts like the Hadith always take the definite article 'the'. This shows uniqueness and respect. 'A Hadith' or 'an Hadith' would be inappropriate here. 'No article' would also be wrong. Hence, 'the Hadith' is correct.
73
Omar told us . . . . . . . . story about kindness.
Answer:
a
The noun 'story' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. Indefinite articles are used when introducing something for the first time. 'An story' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The story' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'a story' is correct.
74
Sheikh Usman stayed at . . . . . . . . hotel in Karachi.
Answer:
a
The noun 'hotel' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An hotel' would be wrong due to pronunciation. 'The hotel' would mean one already specified. Thus, 'a hotel' is correct.
75
We saw . . . . . . . . stars twinkling in the night sky.
Answer:
When referring to the universal stars visible at night, 'the' is correct. The definite article narrows the meaning to those stars we see in the sky. 'A stars' or 'an stars' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the stars' is correct.
76
Fatima gave me . . . . . . . . honor by inviting me to her home.
Answer:
The noun 'honor' begins with a silent 'h' and thus has a vowel sound. This requires 'an'. 'A honor' would be grammatically incorrect. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is appropriate. Therefore, 'an honor' is correct.
77
Hassan is reading . . . . . . . . book on Islamic history.
Answer:
a
The noun 'book' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. Since it is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An book' would be grammatically wrong. 'The book' would mean one already specified. Hence, 'a book' is correct.
78
Sheikh Khalid shared . . . . . . . . idea with the committee.
Answer:
The noun 'idea' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A idea' would be wrong. 'The idea' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'an idea' is correct.
79
We traveled to . . . . . . . . United States last year.
Answer:
Countries with descriptors or plural forms take the definite article 'the'. The phrase 'United States' falls into this category. 'A United States' or 'an United States' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be wrong. Hence, 'the United States' is correct.
80
Ali saw . . . . . . . . owl in the garden.
Answer:
The noun 'owl' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are suitable for first-time mentions. 'A owl' would be grammatically wrong. 'The owl' would mean one already specified. Thus, 'an owl' is correct.