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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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Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time; fleeting or transient.
Mitigate means to make less severe. Exacerbate means to make a problem or bad situation worse.
Cogent means clear, logical, and convincing.
Named after King Pyrrhus whose army suffered irreplaceable casualties in defeating the Romans.
Idiosyncrasy means a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Cacophony is a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. Harmony is the exact opposite.
A Latin phrase meaning "in good faith", without intention to deceive.
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
"Each of" takes a plural noun ("employees") but a singular verb. "Were" should be replaced with "was".
A stoic endures pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.
"Apprised of" means to inform or tell someone about something.
Laconic means using very few words; concise or terse.
Prolific means producing much fruit or foliage. Barren is the opposite.
The adjective "averse" (meaning having a strong dislike) is always followed by the preposition "to".
Vindicate means to clear someone of blame or suspicion.
Lucid means expressed clearly. Obscure means not discovered or known about; uncertain.
It means to consciously ignore something that you know is wrong.
Embarrassment has double R and double S.
You part "from" a person, but you part "with" a thing (property/money).
An enigma is a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Zenith is the highest point. Nadir is the lowest point.
The verb "prefer" is always followed by the preposition "to".
Erratic means not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
To delay making a decision or fail to choose a side.
یہ دونوں مشہور نظمیں بانگِ درا کا حصہ ہیں۔
مشتاق احمد یوسفی اردو کے مایہ ناز مزاح نگار ہیں، "خاکم بدہن" ان کی مشہور کتاب ہے۔
تساہل کے معنی ہیں کام میں سستی یا کاہلی کرنا۔
طوطی بولنا کا مطلب ہے کسی کا بہت اثر و رسوخ اور نام ہونا۔
استعفٰی (Resignation) درست املا ہے۔
امیر خسرو اردو کے پہلے صوفی شاعر مانے جاتے ہیں۔
علم کی جمع علوم ہے۔ عالم کی جمع علماء ہے۔
دن کا متضاد رات ہے۔
خاص نام کو اسم معرفہ (Proper Noun) کہتے ہیں، جیسے لاہور۔
مسدس ایک ایسی نظم کو کہتے ہیں جس کے ہر بند میں 6 مصرعے (لائنیں) ہوں۔
اس محاورے کا مطلب ہے کسی چیز کا بہت بلند یا اونچا ہونا (جیسے عمارت)۔
بہشت کا مطلب جنت یا الفردوس ہے۔
پاکستان کا قومی ترانہ حفیظ جالندھری نے لکھا تھا۔
خطوط خط کی جمع ہے۔
آبِ حیات کا مطلب ہے زندگی دینے والا پانی۔
یہ کرنل محمد خان کی مشہور مزاحیہ اور سوانحی کتاب ہے۔
اردو حروف تہجی کی تعداد عام طور پر 39 تسلیم کی جاتی ہے۔
اداس نسلیں عبداللہ حسین کا شاہکار ناول ہے۔
جمہور کی جمع جماہیر ہے۔
شہاب نامہ قدرت اللہ شہاب کی آپ بیتی (Autobiography) ہے۔
درست املا بالکل ہے۔
فیض احمد فیض سیالکوٹ میں پیدا ہوئے۔
یہ ممتاز مفتی کا مشہور ضخیم ناول ہے۔
آفتاب اور خورشید سورج کے مترادف ہیں۔
حمد میں اللہ کی تعریف اور نعت میں رسول ﷺ کی تعریف کی جاتی ہے۔
Fasting became obligatory in the 2nd year of Hijra.
There are 86 Makki Surahs and 28 Madani Surahs.
Signed in 6 AH between Muslims of Medina and Quraysh of Mecca.
Title bestowed upon Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA) for military brilliance.
Nisab for gold is 7.5 Tolas. (Silver is 52.5 Tolas).
Injeel (Gospel) was revealed to Hazrat Isa (AS).
Ghazwa-e-Abwa (Waddan) was the first military expedition.
Migrated in 622 CE, passed away in 632 CE (10 years).
Hazrat Israfeel (AS) will blow the trumpet on Judgment Day.
Surah Al-Baqarah has 286 verses.
The Quran is divided into 30 Paras.
The first revelation was received during the month of Ramadan.
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the first Caliph (632-634 CE).
Surah Yaseen is called the heart of the Quran.
Hajj is performed in the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, Zilhajj.
Ghazwa Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan, 2 AH.
Surah Al-Kausar has only 3 verses.
Islam means submission to the will of Allah and finding peace.
Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) is called Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).
Masjid Quba was the first mosque built upon arriving in Medina.
Speed = Distance/Time = 150/15 = 10 m/s. To convert to km/hr, multiply by 18/5. 10 * 18/5 = 36.
Let son = x, father = 3x. (3x + 15) = 2(x + 15) => 3x + 15 = 2x + 30 => x = 15. Father = 45.
0.20 * X = 80 => X = 400. 75% of 400 = 300.
Formula: (n-2) * 180. For hexagon (n=6): 4 * 180 = 720.
Total = Math + Physics - Both + Neither. 50 = 30 + 25 - 10 + N => 50 = 45 + N => N = 5.
Differences are +4, +6, +8, +10. Next is +12. 30 + 12 = 42.
Inverse proportion: M1*D1 = M2*D2. 5*12 = 3*D => 60 = 3D => D = 20.
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.
SP = 90% of CP. 1440 = 0.90 * CP => CP = 1600.
Each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. 5 + 8 = 13.
Let sides be 10 and 10 (Area=100). New sides: 12 and 8 (Area=96). Decrease = 4%.
y = 6 - x. Substitute: 2x - 3(6 - x) = 7 => 2x - 18 + 3x = 7 => 5x = 25 => x = 5.
0.40 * 0.60 * X = 24 => 0.24 * X = 24 => X = 100.
a+b+c = 45. b+c = 24. a = 45 - 24 = 21.
Formula: |30*H - 5.5*M| = |90 - 82.5| = 7.5 degrees.
25, 36, 49 are perfect squares. 60 is not.
Pairs of letters are reversed. FA -> AF, TH -> HT, ER -> RE.
North 10, East 5, South 10. He is exactly 5km East of start.
90 * (5/18) = 25 m/s.
60 is the lowest number divisible by all three.
(25 - 16) / 3 = 9 / 3 = 3.
Side = 36/4 = 9. Area = 9² = 81.
Mixed series: 1³, 2², 3³, 4², 5³, 6². Next is 7³ = 343.
Satisfies Pythagorean theorem (3² + 4² = 5²).
8(2³), 27(3³), 64(4³). 100 is a perfect square (10²), not a cube.
(10/100) * 200 = 20.
Distance = Speed * Time = 60 * 2.5 = 150.
Sum = 30. Count = 5. Average = 30 / 5 = 6.
(3/4) * 100 = 75%.
20% of 500 = 100. 500 - 100 = 400.
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