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September 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1761
Quiescent: (CSS-2024)
(a) Active
(b) Dormant
(c) Pensive
(d) Thoughtful
Explanation: Quiescent means inactive or dormant (Oxford Dictionary). Vocabulary: Antonyms (Q47–Q52)
#1762
Turpitude: (CSS-2024)
(a) Passion
(b) Happiness
(c) Virtue
(d) Corruption
Explanation: Turpitude means moral wickedness; its opposite is virtue (Merriam-Webster).
#1763
Vituperate: (CSS-2024)
(a) Praise
(b) Indifferent
(c) Agree
(d) Berate
Explanation: Vituperate means to criticize harshly; praise is its opposite (Oxford Dictionary).
#1764
Insouciant: (CSS-2024)
(a) Carefree
(b) Angry
(c) Agree
(d) Dull
Explanation: Insouciant means carefree; angry is a contextually appropriate opposite (MerriamWebster).
#1765
Vitriolic: (CSS-2024)
(a) Bitter
(b) Graceful
(c) Anxious
(d) Amiable
Explanation: Vitriolic means bitter or caustic; amiable (friendly) is the opposite (Oxford Dictionary).
#1766
Equanimity: (CSS-2024)
(a) Astonishment
(b) Displeased
(c) Agitation
(d) Tranquility
Explanation: Equanimity means calmness; agitation is its opposite (Merriam-Webster).
#1767
Sibilant: (CSS-2024)
(a) Loud
(b) Whispering
(c) Noisy
(d) Sonorous
Explanation: Sibilant means hissing (soft); sonorous (deep, loud) is the opposite (Oxford Dictionary). Idioms (Q53–Q59)
#1768
“To have a chip on one’s shoulder” means: (CSS-2024)
(a) To carry a piece of wood
(b) To be angry or resentful
(c) To be physically strong
(d) To have a big ego
Explanation: Refers to holding a grudge (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary).
#1769
“To cast in the teeth” means: (CSS-2024)
(a) To confront someone openly
(b) To compliment someone sincerely
(c) To criticize or reproach someone
(d) To share a secret with someone
Explanation: Means to throw accusations at someone (Oxford Idioms).
#1770
“To pass the buck” means: (CSS-2024)
(a) To share a responsibility
(b) To play a card game
(c) To ignore a problem
(d) To make a decision quickly
Explanation: Means to shift responsibility (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary).
#1771
“To ride roughshod over” means: (CSS-2024)
(a) To have a bumpy ride
(b) To treat someone with kindness and respect
(c) To dominate or treat someone harshly without consideration
(d) To take a leisurely horseback ride
Explanation: Means to act without regard for others (Oxford Idioms).
#1772
“To read the riot act” means: (CSS-2024)
(a) To review a book about a riot
(b) To threaten someone with legal action
(c) To deliver a stern warning or reprimand
(d) To organize a protest or demonstration
Explanation: Means to issue a strong warning (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary).
#1773
“To put a spoke in one’s wheel” means: (CSS-2024)
(a) To assist someone in their endeavors
(b) To obstruct or hinder someone’s plans
(c) To repair a broken wheel
(d) To engage in a friendly race
Explanation: Means to disrupt plans (Oxford Idioms).
#1774
“To have a bone to pick with someone” means: (CSS-2024)
(a) To enjoy a hearty bone-based meal with someone
(b) To have a dispute or unresolved issue to address with someone
(c) To support archaeological excavations
(d) To engage in a competitive bone-collecting hobby
Explanation: Means to have an issue to discuss (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary).
#1775
(CSS-2024)
(a) Amidst the cacophony of the bustling metropolis, there exists an oasis of tranquility where the
(b) Amidst the cacophonies of the bustling metropolis, there exists an oasis of tranquility where
(c) Amidst the cacophony of the bustling metropolis, there exists an oasis of tranquilities where
(d) Amidst the cacophony of the bustling metropolises, there exists an oasis of tranquility where
Explanation: A is grammatically correct with singular “cacophony,” “metropolis,” “oasis,” and “tranquility,” and plural “souls” (Strunk & White, “Elements of Style”).
#1776
(CSS-2024)
(a) Irrespective of the diverse opinions, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing
(b) Irrespective of the diverse opinion, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing issues.
(c) Irrespective the diverse opinions, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing issues.
(d) Irrespective of the diverse opinions, the committee have convened to discuss the pressing
Explanation: A uses correct preposition “of” and singular verb “has” for “committee” (Chicago Manual of Style).
#1777
(CSS-2024)
(a) Within the convoluted corridors of bureaucracy, myriad regulations often impede progress.
(b) Within the convoluted corridor of bureaucracies, myriad regulation often impedes progress.
(c) Within the convoluted corridors of bureaucracies, myriads regulation often impedes progress.
(d) Within the convoluted corridor of bureaucracy, myriads regulations often impedes progress.
Explanation: A has correct plural “corridors,” singular “bureaucracy,” and “myriad” as an adjective (Merriam-Webster).
#1778
(CSS-2024)
(a) Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientist continued to meticulously analyze the intricate
(b) Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientists continued to meticulously analyze the
(c) Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientist continued to meticulously analyze the
(d) Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientists continued to meticulously analyze the
Explanation: A maintains singular “scientist” and correct adjective “intricate” for “data sets” (Chicago Manual of Style).
#1779
(CSS-2024)
(a) The enigmatic nature of dark matter continues to baffle cosmologists, as its properties remain
(b) The enigmatic natures of dark matters continue to baffle cosmologists, as their properties
(c) The enigmatic natures of dark matter continue to baffle cosmologists, as their properties
(d) The enigmatic nature of dark matters continue to baffle cosmologists, as its properties
Explanation: A uses singular “nature” and “dark matter” with correct verb agreement (NASA cosmology references).
#1780
(CSS-2024)
(a) Amidst the relentless march of technology, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial
(b) Amidst the relentless marches of technologies, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial
(c) Amidst the relentless march of technologies, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial
(d) Amidst the relentless marches of technology, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial
Explanation: A uses singular “march,” “technology,” and “intelligence” with correct verb “demand” (Chicago Manual of Style).