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Attempt Part 1 of our comprehensive 200 MCQs master test for FPSC CSS MPT 2026-27. This section covers 100 high-level MCQs of GRE English, General Abilities (Math/IQ), Islamic Studies, and Urdu.

The MCQ Based Preliminary Test (MPT) is a mandatory screening examination conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) for candidates aspiring to appear in the CSS Competitive Examination. You cannot sit for the main CSS written exams unless you pass the MPT with at least 33% marks (66 out of 200).

Because the CSS MPT syllabus is vast and consists of exactly 200 MCQs, we have divided our master practice test into two manageable parts. This is Part 1 of the test, which contains the first 100 MCQs focusing heavily on English Vocabulary (GRE Level), General Abilities (Math & IQ), Islamic Studies, and Urdu Grammar.

CSS MPT Syllabus Breakdown (200 Marks)

  • Islamic Studies: 20 Marks (Non-Muslims can opt for Civics/Ethics)
  • Urdu: 20 Marks (Grammar, usage, translation)
  • English: 50 Marks (Vocabulary, grammar, prepositions, comprehensions at GRE level)
  • General Abilities: 60 Marks (Basic Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Logical Problem Solving)
  • General Knowledge: 50 Marks (Everyday Science, Current Affairs, Pakistan Affairs)

Interactive CSS MPT Practice Test — Part 1

Attempt the first 100 questions below. After completing Part 1, do not forget to click the link at the bottom of the page to attempt Part 2 (General Knowledge & Current Affairs).

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1 [ENGLISH] Choose the synonym for "EPHEMERAL":

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time; fleeting or transient.

2 [ENGLISH] Choose the antonym for "MITIGATE":

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Mitigate means to make less severe. Exacerbate means to make a problem or bad situation worse.

3 [ENGLISH] Select the most appropriate word: The lawyer's ________ arguments convinced the jury.

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Cogent means clear, logical, and convincing.

4 [ENGLISH] What does the idiom "A Pyrrhic victory" mean?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A Named after King Pyrrhus whose army suffered irreplaceable casualties in defeating the Romans.

5 [ENGLISH] Choose the correctly spelt word:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Idiosyncrasy means a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

6 [ENGLISH] Choose the synonym for "OBDURATE":

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

7 [ENGLISH] Choose the antonym for "CACOPHONY":

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Cacophony is a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. Harmony is the exact opposite.

8 [ENGLISH] The phrase "Bona fide" means:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B A Latin phrase meaning "in good faith", without intention to deceive.

9 [ENGLISH] Choose the word nearest in meaning to "PRAGMATIC":

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

10 [ENGLISH] Identify the error: "Each of the employees were given a bonus."

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C "Each of" takes a plural noun ("employees") but a singular verb. "Were" should be replaced with "was".

11 [ENGLISH] A person who is indifferent to pleasure and pain is a:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A A stoic endures pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

12 [ENGLISH] Choose the correct preposition: "The manager was apprised _______ the new developments."

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C "Apprised of" means to inform or tell someone about something.

13 [ENGLISH] The synonym of "LACONIC" is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Laconic means using very few words; concise or terse.

14 [ENGLISH] The antonym of "PROLIFIC" is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Prolific means producing much fruit or foliage. Barren is the opposite.

15 [ENGLISH] She is averse _______ taking risks.

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A The adjective "averse" (meaning having a strong dislike) is always followed by the preposition "to".

16 [ENGLISH] The synonym of "VINDICATE" is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Vindicate means to clear someone of blame or suspicion.

17 [ENGLISH] Antonym of "LUCID" is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Lucid means expressed clearly. Obscure means not discovered or known about; uncertain.

18 [ENGLISH] "To turn a blind eye" means:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B It means to consciously ignore something that you know is wrong.

19 [ENGLISH] Choose the correctly spelt word:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Embarrassment has double R and double S.

20 [ENGLISH] The lawyer parted _______ his old client.

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A You part "from" a person, but you part "with" a thing (property/money).

21 [ENGLISH] "Enigma" means:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A An enigma is a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

22 [ENGLISH] Antonym of "ZENITH":

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Zenith is the highest point. Nadir is the lowest point.

23 [ENGLISH] I prefer tea _______ coffee.

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C The verb "prefer" is always followed by the preposition "to".

24 [ENGLISH] Select the most appropriate word: His behavior was highly _______.

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Erratic means not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

25 [ENGLISH] "To sit on the fence" means:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B To delay making a decision or fail to choose a side.

26 [URDU] "شکوہ اور جواب شکوہ" علامہ اقبال کے کس مجموعہ کلام میں شامل ہیں؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C یہ دونوں مشہور نظمیں بانگِ درا کا حصہ ہیں۔

27 [URDU] "خاکم بدہن" کس کی تصنیف ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B مشتاق احمد یوسفی اردو کے مایہ ناز مزاح نگار ہیں، "خاکم بدہن" ان کی مشہور کتاب ہے۔

28 [URDU] لفظ "تساہل" کے کیا معنی ہیں؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B تساہل کے معنی ہیں کام میں سستی یا کاہلی کرنا۔

29 [URDU] "طوطی بولنا" محاورے کا مطلب ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C طوطی بولنا کا مطلب ہے کسی کا بہت اثر و رسوخ اور نام ہونا۔

30 [URDU] درست املا کا انتخاب کریں:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A استعفٰی (Resignation) درست املا ہے۔

31 [URDU] اردو کے پہلے صوفی شاعر کسے مانا جاتا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C امیر خسرو اردو کے پہلے صوفی شاعر مانے جاتے ہیں۔

32 [URDU] لفظ "علم" کی جمع کیا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B علم کی جمع علوم ہے۔ عالم کی جمع علماء ہے۔

33 [URDU] لفظ "دن" کی ضد (الٹ) کیا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A دن کا متضاد رات ہے۔

34 [URDU] وہ اسم جو کسی خاص شخص، جگہ یا چیز کا نام ہو کیا کہلاتا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B خاص نام کو اسم معرفہ (Proper Noun) کہتے ہیں، جیسے لاہور۔

35 [URDU] "مسدس" کے ایک بند میں کتنے مصرعے ہوتے ہیں؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C مسدس ایک ایسی نظم کو کہتے ہیں جس کے ہر بند میں 6 مصرعے (لائنیں) ہوں۔

36 [URDU] "آسمان سے باتیں کرنا" کا کیا مطلب ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B اس محاورے کا مطلب ہے کسی چیز کا بہت بلند یا اونچا ہونا (جیسے عمارت)۔

37 [URDU] لفظ "بہشت" کا مترادف کیا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B بہشت کا مطلب جنت یا الفردوس ہے۔

38 [URDU] پاکستان کے قومی ترانے کے خالق کون ہیں؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B پاکستان کا قومی ترانہ حفیظ جالندھری نے لکھا تھا۔

39 [URDU] لفظ "خطوط" کس کی جمع ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A خطوط خط کی جمع ہے۔

40 [URDU] محاورہ "آبِ حیات" کا کیا مطلب ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B آبِ حیات کا مطلب ہے زندگی دینے والا پانی۔

41 [URDU] "بجنگ آمد" کس کی تصنیف ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B یہ کرنل محمد خان کی مشہور مزاحیہ اور سوانحی کتاب ہے۔

42 [URDU] اردو حروف تہجی کی کل تعداد کتنی ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option D اردو حروف تہجی کی تعداد عام طور پر 39 تسلیم کی جاتی ہے۔

43 [URDU] "اداس نسلیں" ناول کس نے لکھا؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A اداس نسلیں عبداللہ حسین کا شاہکار ناول ہے۔

44 [URDU] لفظ "جمہور" کی جمع کیا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C جمہور کی جمع جماہیر ہے۔

45 [URDU] "شہاب نامہ" کیا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C شہاب نامہ قدرت اللہ شہاب کی آپ بیتی (Autobiography) ہے۔

46 [URDU] درست املا بتائیں:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B درست املا بالکل ہے۔

47 [URDU] فیض احمد فیض کی جائے پیدائش کیا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B فیض احمد فیض سیالکوٹ میں پیدا ہوئے۔

48 [URDU] "علی پور کا ایلی" کس کی تحریر ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B یہ ممتاز مفتی کا مشہور ضخیم ناول ہے۔

49 [URDU] لفظ "آفتاب" کا مترادف کیا ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C آفتاب اور خورشید سورج کے مترادف ہیں۔

50 [URDU] وہ نظم جس میں اللہ تعالیٰ کی تعریف کی جائے کیا کہلاتی ہے؟

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C حمد میں اللہ کی تعریف اور نعت میں رسول ﷺ کی تعریف کی جاتی ہے۔

51 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] Fasting (Sawm) was made obligatory in:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Fasting became obligatory in the 2nd year of Hijra.

52 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] How many Makki Surahs are there in the Quran?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A There are 86 Makki Surahs and 28 Madani Surahs.

53 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Signed in 6 AH between Muslims of Medina and Quraysh of Mecca.

54 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] "Saifullah" (Sword of Allah) is the title of:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Title bestowed upon Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA) for military brilliance.

55 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The Nisab of Zakat for Gold is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Nisab for gold is 7.5 Tolas. (Silver is 52.5 Tolas).

56 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The Holy Book Injeel was revealed to:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Injeel (Gospel) was revealed to Hazrat Isa (AS).

57 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] First Ghazwa of Prophet ﷺ:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Ghazwa-e-Abwa (Waddan) was the first military expedition.

58 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] Years Prophet ﷺ lived in Medina?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Migrated in 622 CE, passed away in 632 CE (10 years).

59 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] Angel who will blow the Trumpet (Soor):

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option D Hazrat Israfeel (AS) will blow the trumpet on Judgment Day.

60 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The longest Surah of the Holy Quran is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Surah Al-Baqarah has 286 verses.

61 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] How many Paras (Juz) are in the Holy Quran?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B The Quran is divided into 30 Paras.

62 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The first revelation was received in which month?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C The first revelation was received during the month of Ramadan.

63 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The first Caliph of Islam was:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the first Caliph (632-634 CE).

64 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] Which Surah is called the "Heart of the Quran"?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A Surah Yaseen is called the heart of the Quran.

65 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] Hajj is performed in which Islamic month?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Hajj is performed in the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, Zilhajj.

66 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The Battle of Badr took place in:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Ghazwa Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan, 2 AH.

67 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The shortest Surah in the Quran is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Surah Al-Kausar has only 3 verses.

68 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] What does "Islam" mean?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A Islam means submission to the will of Allah and finding peace.

69 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] Which Prophet is known as "Khalilullah"?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) is called Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).

70 [ISLAMIC STUDIES] The first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Masjid Quba was the first mosque built upon arriving in Medina.

71 [MATH/IQ] If a train 150m long passes a pole in 15 seconds, what is its speed in km/hr?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A Speed = Distance/Time = 150/15 = 10 m/s. To convert to km/hr, multiply by 18/5. 10 * 18/5 = 36.

72 [MATH/IQ] A father is three times as old as his son. After 15 years, he will be twice as old as his son. What is the father's present age?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Let son = x, father = 3x. (3x + 15) = 2(x + 15) => 3x + 15 = 2x + 30 => x = 15. Father = 45.

73 [MATH/IQ] If 20% of a number is 80, what is 75% of that number?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B 0.20 * X = 80 => X = 400. 75% of 400 = 300.

74 [MATH/IQ] The sum of interior angles of a regular hexagon is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Formula: (n-2) * 180. For hexagon (n=6): 4 * 180 = 720.

75 [MATH/IQ] In a group of 50 students, 30 study Math, 25 study Physics, and 10 study both. How many study neither?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A Total = Math + Physics - Both + Neither. 50 = 30 + 25 - 10 + N => 50 = 45 + N => N = 5.

76 [MATH/IQ] Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Differences are +4, +6, +8, +10. Next is +12. 30 + 12 = 42.

77 [MATH/IQ] If 5 men can build a wall in 12 days, how many days will 3 men take?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Inverse proportion: M1*D1 = M2*D2. 5*12 = 3*D => 60 = 3D => D = 20.

78 [MATH/IQ] What is the probability of getting a sum of 7 when rolling two dice?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A Outcomes summing to 7: (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2), (6,1) = 6 outcomes. Total = 36. Prob = 6/36 = 1/6.

79 [MATH/IQ] A shopkeeper sells an article at Rs. 1,440 incurring a 10% loss. What was the cost price?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C SP = 90% of CP. 1440 = 0.90 * CP => CP = 1600.

80 [MATH/IQ] Next number in Fibonacci sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. 5 + 8 = 13.

81 [MATH/IQ] A rectangle's length increases by 20% and width decreases by 20%. Effect on area?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Let sides be 10 and 10 (Area=100). New sides: 12 and 8 (Area=96). Decrease = 4%.

82 [MATH/IQ] If 2x - 3y = 7 and x + y = 6, value of x?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C y = 6 - x. Substitute: 2x - 3(6 - x) = 7 => 2x - 18 + 3x = 7 => 5x = 25 => x = 5.

83 [MATH/IQ] 40% of 60% of a number is 24. What is the number?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B 0.40 * 0.60 * X = 24 => 0.24 * X = 24 => X = 100.

84 [MATH/IQ] If average of a, b, c is 15, and average of b, c is 12, value of a?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C a+b+c = 45. b+c = 24. a = 45 - 24 = 21.

85 [MATH/IQ] Angle between hour and minute hand at 3:15?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Formula: |30*H - 5.5*M| = |90 - 82.5| = 7.5 degrees.

86 [MATH/IQ] Find the odd one out:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option D 25, 36, 49 are perfect squares. 60 is not.

87 [MATH/IQ] If MOTHER is OMHTRE, how is FATHER coded?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Pairs of letters are reversed. FA -> AF, TH -> HT, ER -> RE.

88 [MATH/IQ] Walk 10km North, turn right walk 5km, turn right walk 10km. Distance from start?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B North 10, East 5, South 10. He is exactly 5km East of start.

89 [MATH/IQ] Car speed 90 km/hr = ? m/s

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B 90 * (5/18) = 25 m/s.

90 [MATH/IQ] LCM of 12, 15, and 20:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C 60 is the lowest number divisible by all three.

91 [MATH/IQ] Evaluate: (5² - 4²) / 3

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B (25 - 16) / 3 = 9 / 3 = 3.

92 [MATH/IQ] Perimeter of square is 36cm, area is?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Side = 36/4 = 9. Area = 9² = 81.

93 [MATH/IQ] Complete: 1, 4, 27, 16, 125, 36, ?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Mixed series: 1³, 2², 3³, 4², 5³, 6². Next is 7³ = 343.

94 [MATH/IQ] Triangle sides 3, 4, 5 cm is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Satisfies Pythagorean theorem (3² + 4² = 5²).

95 [MATH/IQ] Find the odd one out:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option D 8(2³), 27(3³), 64(4³). 100 is a perfect square (10²), not a cube.

96 [MATH/IQ] 10% of 200 is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B (10/100) * 200 = 20.

97 [MATH/IQ] If a car runs at 60 km/h, how far will it go in 2.5 hours?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C Distance = Speed * Time = 60 * 2.5 = 150.

98 [MATH/IQ] The average of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B Sum = 30. Count = 5. Average = 30 / 5 = 6.

99 [MATH/IQ] 3/4 expressed as a percentage is:

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option D (3/4) * 100 = 75%.

100 [MATH/IQ] A shirt costs Rs 500. With a 20% discount, what is the final price?

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A 20% of 500 = 100. 500 - 100 = 400.

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