CSS MPT Past Paper 2022 with Solved MCQs and Free PDF Download
Complete CSS MPT 2022 screening test conducted by FPSC, with 180+ solved MCQs, correct answers highlighted, subject-wise breakdown and free PDF for CSS 2027 aspirants.
Which is the longest Surah of the Holy Qur'an?
Surah Al-Baqara is the longest Surah of the Qur'an, also known as Sanam Al-Qur'an, the Peak or the Summit of the Qur'an.
Which term is used for the longest Ayah (Verse) of the Holy Qur'an?
Ayat al-Mudayana is the longest verse of the Qur'an, specifically Surah Al-Baqarah Verse 282. It establishes fundamental Islamic rules for financial borrowing.
What is the title of Tafseer (Commentary) written by Mufti Muhammad Shafi?
Ma'arif-ul-Quran is the famous Urdu Tafsir written by Mufti Muhammad Shafi Usmani.
What are Hanafi, Maliki, Shafei and Hanbali?
These four are the major Sunni schools of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).
The nisab of Zakat in gold is:
Nisab of Zakat in gold is 7.5 tola (approximately 87.48 grams).
To which country did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) have his first business trip?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled to Syria at the age of 12 alongside his uncle Abu Talib. The caravan stopped in Busra where the Christian monk Bahira recognized his signs of prophethood.
What was the real name of Imam Abu Hanifa?
Imam Abu Hanifa's real name was Nu'man ibn Thabit.
What type of prayer is 'Nimaz-e-Janaza'?
Nimaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) is Farz-e-Kifaya, meaning it is obligatory upon the community as a whole; if some perform it, the obligation is fulfilled for all.
What is the distance required for 'Qasr' in prayer?
The minimum distance for offering Qasr (shortened) prayer is 48 miles or approximately 78 kilometres.
How many clauses did the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah contain?
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (628 CE) contained 7 main clauses agreed between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah.
What is the literal meaning of 'Ijma'?
Ijma literally means consensus. In Islamic jurisprudence it refers to the consensus of Muslim scholars on a religious matter.
What is meant by 'Sila-e-Rahmi'?
Sila-e-Rahmi means maintaining strong ties of kinship and relationship with relatives.
What is the alternate name of 'Ghazwa-e-Khandaq'?
Ghazwa-e-Khandaq is also known as Ghazwa-e-Ahzab (Battle of the Confederates) because a coalition of tribes joined against the Muslims.
In how many Ghazwas did the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) participate?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) participated in 27 Ghazwas (battles he personally led) and one war Jang-e-Fijar was fought before prophethood.
The first ever international treaty in Islamic history is known as:
The Treaty of Madinah (also known as the Charter of Madinah) was drafted around 622 CE by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shortly after his migration from Makkah. It consists of approximately 47 clauses.
What is the name of the Islamic Constitutional Organization of the government of Pakistan?
The Council of Islamic Ideology, established in 1962, ensures that existing and proposed legislation complies with the principles of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
'Rabb-i-Zidni Ilma' is a:
This supplication comes from the Qur'an (Surah Ta-Ha, Verse 114) where Allah instructs Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to seek continuous intellectual and spiritual growth. Translation: My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
The wealth/property left by the deceased is called:
Taraka refers to the estate or property left behind by a deceased person, which is then distributed among heirs according to Islamic inheritance law.
For how long did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his companions remain in siege in Shi'ab-e-Abi Talib?
The Prophet and his companions remained in Shi'ab-e-Abi Talib for approximately three years during the Quraysh boycott.
Who was the first caliph in the Umayyad dynasty?
Hazrat Muawiya bin Abu Sufyan (RA) founded the Umayyad Caliphate in 661 CE, with its capital at Damascus.
The settlers find the ideal location with plenty of ____ land for farming and a mountain stream for freshwater and irrigation.
Arable means land suitable for farming or growing crops.
What is most needed in a discussion of immigration are solid facts, not wishful thinking: realities, not ____.
Myths (contrast with 'realities') are false or unfounded beliefs.
The defendant claimed that he was innocent and his confession was ____.
Coerced means obtained by force or intimidation, which fits the context of a false confession.
The rebel spies were charged with ____ and put on trial.
Sedition means conduct or speech inciting rebellion against the state.
Zachary was doomed to a miserable life, for no matter how much he had, he always ____ the possessions of others.
Coveted means to yearn to possess something belonging to another.
According to paragraph 4, what is negative effect of living too close to a glacier?
The passage states that lakes formed on top of a glacier during the melt season may cause floods for those living nearby.
The underlined word remote, as used in paragraph 4 of the passage most nearly means:
Remote most nearly means isolated or far from populated areas.
The passage explains that glaciers can be found where?
The passage states that glaciers are found on nearly every continent (10% of land).
According to the passage, why does the glacial ice often appears not blue?
Glacial ice appears blue because it absorbs all other colors of light but reflects blue.
After reading the passage, what can one conclude about glaciers?
The passage discusses both hazards (floods, iceberg dangers) and benefits (freshwater, hydroelectric) of glaciers.
After reading the passage, what can one infer about glaciers?
The passage's mention of engineers 'tapping into glacial resources' via damming implies further exploration is needed to fully harness their energy potential.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'In the middle of the night' is the standard idiomatic preposition.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'A tea cup' (compound noun) is correct; 'hanging on the hook' uses the correct preposition.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
The infinitive 'to give up' followed by the gerund 'smoking' is standard.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'In East London' (proper noun without 'the') is the standard form.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'Look forward to' is followed by a gerund ('going'); 'in the evening' is standard.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'Free' here works as an adverb meaning at no cost.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
Past events with specific years use simple past + 'in': 'was abolished in 1981'.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'Advertisement for' is the standard collocation.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
Cannot afford + infinitive is the correct standard structure.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'At the back' is idiomatic; 'couple were' (British) or 'couple was' both accepted; 'were' fits plural sense of newlyweds.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'A cat' as a generic representative + 'see in the darkness' is standard.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
In 'the only one of his poems that ___', the verb agrees with 'poems' (plural), so 'are' is correct.
Choose the correct option according to the standard use of English:
'Surroundings' is typically used in the plural without an article.
Choose the sentence with an adverb.
'Quick to take offence' contains the adverbial phrase describing the manner.
Choose the sentence with proper Adjective:
'French' is a proper adjective derived from the proper noun France.
Choose the sentence with Adverb of time.
'Already' is an adverb of time modifying 'have spoken'.
In the sentence 'Ambition urges me forward', forward is:
In this context, 'forward' functions as an adjective in place (option B in original).
In the sentence 'Children love making mud castles', making is:
'Making' is a gerund (verbal noun) functioning as the object of 'love'.
In the sentence 'The earth is larger than the moon', than is:
'Than' in comparisons acts as a subordinating conjunction.
In the sentence 'Such was not my intention', such is:
'Such' here functions as a conjunction linking clauses.
Ambition does not always conduce ____ ultimate happiness.
The correct preposition after 'conduce' is 'to'.
The holidays will begin ___ June 29.
'Begin from' + a specific date is the standard preposition here.
Send this letter __ my address.
'Send to' is the standard preposition when directing something to a place or person.
He accepted the car in lieu ____ his claim ____ Rs. 4,55,000.
The idiom is 'in lieu of' (instead of) and 'claim for' (an amount).
CONVICTION : INCARCERATION
The relationship is negative cause-effect; marginalization can lead to intimidation.
FRON : PALM
Fronds are to a palm as scales are to a wallaby (part-whole).
SPY : CLANDESTINE
A spy is characteristically clandestine; an accountant is characteristically meticulous.
FERAL : TAME
Feral is the opposite of tame; ephemeral is the opposite of immortal.
DOLLAR : DIME
A dollar contains 10 dimes; a century contains 10 decades (10:1 whole-part).
Synonym of SAMPTUOUS is:
Sumptuous means luxurious, splendid or lavish.
Synonym of SACROSANCT is:
Sacrosanct means most sacred, holy or inviolable.
Synonym of CHURLISH is:
Churlish means rude or bad-mannered, i.e., boorish.
Synonym of WINNOW is:
Winnow means to sift, separating grain from chaff.
Synonym of MORDANT is:
Mordant means sharply sarcastic or caustic.
Antonym of SARTORIAL is:
Sartorial relates to fashionable tailoring; homespun (rough, unstylish) is its antonym.
Antonym of SAPIENT is:
Sapient means wise; its antonym is foolish.
Antonym of MATUTINAL is:
Matutinal means relating to morning; crepuscular means relating to twilight (near-antonym); however context marks crepuscular as antonym here.
Antonym of GUMPTION is:
Gumption means shrewd initiative; apathy (lack of interest) is its antonym.
Antonym of OBTUSE is:
Obtuse (dull, not sharp) is opposed by acute (sharp).
Find the percentage of 0.001:
0.001 = 0.1% (multiply by 100 to convert to percentage).
Find the answer of the series (-3)x(-3)x(-3):
(-3) x (-3) x (-3) = -27 (odd number of negative factors keeps sign negative).
What is the square root of -25?
The square root of a negative number is not a real number; among given real options, best answer marked is -5 per the paper's key.
Let x = -4x + 4, the value of x will be:
x = -4x + 4 gives 5x = 4, so x = 4/5.
If sum of all 10 values in the data set is 10, then what will be average?
Average = sum / count = 10 / 10 = 1.
If 3x – 4 = 11, what is the value of (3x – 4)^2?
If 3x – 4 = 11, then (3x – 4)^2 = 11^2 = 121.
A wire of uniform density and composition weighs 16 kg. It is cut into 2 pieces. One is 30 feet and 12 kg. What is the length of the original piece?
12 kg corresponds to 30 feet; density is 2.5 ft/kg, so 16 kg equals 40 feet.
Two students appeared at an examination. One of them secured 9 marks more than the other and his marks was 56% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are:
Let marks be x and x+9. Then x+9 = 0.56(x + x + 9), giving x = 33 and other = 42.
Nine persons went to a hotel for taking their meals 8 of them spent Rs.12 each on their meals and the ninth spent Rs.8 more than the average expenditure of all the nine. What was the total money spent by them?
Let total = 9A. 8(12) + (A+8) = 9A gives A = 13, total = 117.
The angle made by two lines is called:
The intersection or meeting point of two lines or rays that form an angle is called the vertex.
A polygon which consists of 8 sides is called:
An 8-sided polygon is called an Octagon.
A measure of angle which is complement of itself is called:
Two complementary angles sum to 90°; an angle equal to its own complement is 45°.
A triangle have ____ vertices.
A triangle has three vertices.
The sum of three angles of an isosceles triangle is:
The sum of interior angles of any triangle is 180°.
How many endpoints are in a line?
A line extends infinitely in both directions and has no endpoints.
Which of the following is the longest chord of a circle?
The diameter is the longest chord of a circle.
How many sides does a Pentagon have?
A Pentagon has 5 sides.
A figure whose all four sides are equal is called:
A quadrilateral with all four sides equal is a square (or rhombus); paper's key marks square.
Sometimes we give a statement in favor of another statement, is called:
Premises are statements offered in support of a conclusion.
Knowledge of children based on memory process is called:
Meta-memory is a child's knowledge and awareness about their own memory processes.
In which memory, all materials are stored so that we can retrieve it later on:
Long-term memory stores information indefinitely for later retrieval.
Who introduced the term 'Intelligence Quotient' (I.Q)?
German psychologist William Stern coined the term Intelligence Quotient in 1912.
Sometimes we think about the beauty of Heaven, what we call it?
Fantasy involves imagining scenarios that are pleasant but not realistic.
What is the last stage of creative thinking?
The four stages of creative thinking are: preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification.
Short-term memory lasts only:
Short-term memory typically lasts 20-30 seconds without rehearsal.
Give name of the range which an individual can make between the weakest and the loudest sounds:
The dynamic range is the ratio between the weakest and loudest sounds an individual can perceive.
Decibel (dB) is the unit which can be used to measure the:
Decibel is the unit for measuring sound intensity.
Let a Mental Age (MA) and Chronological Age (CA) are given, then 'Intelligence Quotient' (IQ) is:
IQ = (Mental Age / Chronological Age) x 100.
Bulb X lasts longer than bulb Y. Bulb Y does not last longer than bulb Z. The bulb Z last longer than bulb X. If the statements (i) and (ii) are true, then the statement (iii) is:
From X>Y and Y<=Z we cannot definitively compare X and Z; result is uncertain.
Passing CSS examination gives happiness. Happiness produces smile. Passing CSS examination gives smile. If the statements (i) and (ii) are true, then the statement (iii) is:
By transitivity: if CSS causes happiness and happiness causes smile, CSS causes smile. True.
A toothpaste is useful. Useful things are valuable. A toothpaste is valuable. If the statements (i) and (ii) are true then the statement (iii) is:
By transitivity: if toothpaste is useful and useful things are valuable, toothpaste is valuable.
To pack 100 pairs of shoes into cases that each holds 20 shoes, then how many cases do we need?
100 pairs = 200 shoes. 200 / 20 = 10 cases.
Total number of cubic blocks are 50. To construct a solid cube with none left over, what will be the minimum number that needs to be taken?
Smallest perfect cube >= 50 is 27 (3^3). So we need 27, meaning we take 23 more from a stock; but paper marks 23 as minimum additional/remaining needed to reach 27 usable.
In the following series: 12, 11, 13, 12, 14, 13, … What number should come next?
The pattern is +1 then -1 alternating; after 13 the next is 15.
In the following series: 2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), … What number should come next?
Each term is half the previous; after 1/4 the next term is 1/8.
Which of the following option does not belong to a 'book'?
A book normally has a glossary and chapters but not a project.
Which of the following option does belong to a 'bird'?
In this context, beak belongs to a bird; the other options relate to airplane parts.
Which of the following option is a necessary part of 'harvest'?
A crop is essential to harvesting; other items are optional or peripheral.
Give name of the USB part which exists in all modern computers.
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a standard interface for connecting peripherals to computers.
'Dear Money' is used for:
'Dear money' refers to a period of high interest rates that makes borrowing expensive.
Give name of the term 'SPM' which is often used in the study of pollution:
SPM stands for Suspended Particulate Matter, tiny particles floating in the air.
Which of the following option is a necessary part of 'school'?
The paper's key indicates report card; however students and learning are also essential; per key we mark report card.
My wife and me have two sons. Each son has one sister. How many members are in the family?
Husband, wife, two sons, and one daughter (shared sister) = 5 members.
A farmer has 10 cows. All cows died except four. How many cows are left?
If four survived, four cows are left.
India has constructed Baglihar Dam on which river?
The Baglihar Dam is constructed by India on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir.
ATM is an abbreviation of:
ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine.
Pictogram is appropriate for data:
Pictograms are best suited for representing counts or discrete quantities.
Pie-chart is suitable to divide the components of factor in:
A pie chart divides a whole into sectors representing components.
If we add a constant 3 to each observation of a data set, then find the mean:
Adding a constant c to every value increases the mean by c.
If three observations are 5, 5 and 5, then the arithmetic mean is:
Mean of identical values equals that value: 5.
If minimum value in a set is 5 and its range is 50, then the maximum value of a set is:
Range = max – min. Max = 5 + 50 = 55.
The probability can take values:
Probability always lies between 0 and 1 inclusive.
The mean of 5 observations is 10. A new observation 10 is added, then mean of 6 observation is:
Adding a value equal to the mean does not change the mean; new mean = 10.
Mean is a measure of:
Mean is a measure of central tendency (location).
Which of the following plays a major role in reaction to stress?
Confidence significantly influences how an individual reacts to and manages stress.
In which of the following options we feel stress if we fail in CSS examination?
Mental stress is felt when facing failure in exams; the paper marks mental stress.
Which of the following technique is useful to handle the sensitive issues?
The Randomized Response Technique is used in surveys to obtain honest answers to sensitive questions.
To clean the ice from the roads during winter season, which of the following is used?
Salt (sodium chloride) is used to lower the freezing point of water and melt road ice.
Which of the planet moves slowest around the Sun?
Neptune moves slowest around the Sun; among given options none is correct so answer is None of these.
The life span of red blood cells in humans is:
Human red blood cells (erythrocytes) have an average lifespan of approximately 120 days.
How much fluids per-day a man should use?
The National Academy of Medicine recommends about 3.7 liters (15.5 cups) of total daily fluid intake for men.
Vitamin A creates ____ deficiency in human body:
Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness (xerophthalmia).
The waves which are used by the TV remote control are:
TV remote controls use infrared (IR) waves to communicate with the television.
Which of the following gas is used in Refrigerator for cooling?
Ammonia (and various hydrofluorocarbons) are used as refrigerants; ammonia is a classical choice.
Which of the planet moves fastest around the Sun?
Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, has the fastest orbital speed of about 47 km/s.
Which instrument is used to measure the oxygen level of the blood?
A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen saturation (SpO2) of the blood.
Which type of vitamin is useful for human body through Sun?
The human body synthesizes Vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
In which of the following country, equator passes?
The Equator passes through Kenya in East Africa.
Which of the following lens are useful in microscope?
Microscopes primarily use convex lenses to magnify small objects.
The instrument used to measure the rainfall is:
An instrument used to measure rainfall is called a rain gauge (also known as an udometer or ombrometer). None of the given options.
Which light is more important for photosynthesis?
Red light (around 660 nm) is most important for photosynthesis; chlorophyll absorbs red light strongly.
The instrument which is used to measure the blood pressure is called:
The sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure.
Which blood group is rare in the human body?
AB negative is the rarest blood group globally; among options given, closest chosen is O per key.
The world is divided into how many time-zones?
The world is divided into 24 standard time zones (one per hour).
Which of the following is the warmest ocean?
The Pacific Ocean is the warmest ocean on average due to its size and location around the equator.
Vitamin B exists in:
Vitamin B12 exists in seafood, meat and dairy; option 'Sea-food' is marked.
How many countries are declared nuclear powers?
There are officially 9 nuclear weapon states as of the paper's date; paper marks 7 per its key.
FATF stands for:
FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force, an intergovernmental body combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Washington DC is the ____ State of USA:
Washington, D.C. is not a state; it is a special federal district. The abbreviation D.C. stands for District of Columbia. It was intentionally established outside of any individual state to serve as the neutral, permanent national capital of the United States.
Which is the smallest country of the world?
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by both area and population.
Who is the founder of Wikipedia?
Jimmy Wales co-founded Wikipedia along with Larry Sanger in 2001.
____ is known as land of rising sun?
Japan is known as the Land of the Rising Sun.
Who wrote the Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx?
The Communist Manifesto, originally the Manifesto of the Communist Party, is a political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It was commissioned by the Communist League and published in London in 1848.
COP-26 was held in which country?
COP-26 was held in Glasgow, United Kingdom in November 2021.
The present speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly is:
The present Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly (as of the paper's date) was Sadiq Ayaz of PMLN.
As per IMF sources, Pakistan's GDP would be ____ in the year 2022.
As per IMF projections, Pakistan's GDP growth rate was projected around 3.96% for 2022.
The Upper house of the British Parliament is:
The Upper House of the British Parliament is the House of Lords.
SAARC stands for:
SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
OIC stands for:
OIC officially stands for Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (renamed from Conference in 2011).
Hamas is an Islamic organization working for the:
Hamas is a Palestinian militant and political organization working for the liberation of Palestine.
The Summit of Democracy was held in ____ in December 2021:
The first Summit for Democracy was held virtually, hosted by the U.S. in Washington on 9-10 December 2021.
The author of Governing the Ungovernable is:
Governing the Ungovernable was written by Ishrat Husain; paper key marks None which appears incorrect.
FATA merged with KPK under ____ amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan.
FATA merged with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the 25th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in May 2018.
____ is the only female Governor appointed in Pakistan.
Begum Raana Liaquat Ali Khan was the only female Governor of Pakistan; she served as Governor of Sindh (1973-1976).
National Identity Card was introduced in Pakistan in:
The National Identity Card system was introduced in Pakistan under the 1973 Constitution.
Which rivers were given to India under Indus Waters Treaty 1960?
Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), the three eastern rivers Sutlej, Beas and Ravi were allocated to India.
Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto became, first time, Prime Minister of Pakistan in:
Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister of Pakistan for the first time on 2 December 1988. Paper key marks None per its answer.
During Ayub era, presidential election were held in:
The presidential election during Ayub Khan's era was held on 2 January 1965 (Ayub vs Fatima Jinnah).
The head of the state in Pakistan is:
The President is the constitutional Head of State in Pakistan.
Lahore Resolution was passed in:
The Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
Who was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan?
The second Prime Minister of Pakistan was Khawaja Nazimuddin; however paper key marks None per its answer.
Who became president after Ayub Khan resigned?
On 25 March 1969, President Ayub Khan resigned from office and invited the commander-in-chief of the army General Yahya Khan to take over control of the country.
Pakistan has ____ federating units.
Pakistan has 4 federating units (provinces): Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
Pakistan became a member of the UN in:
Pakistan became a member of the United Nations on 30 September 1947, but formal recognition and admission processes concluded in 1948.
Pakistan is situated in:
Pakistan is located in South Asia.
Pakistan has borders with ____ and ____.
Pakistan has borders with China, Iran, India, Afghanistan and Arabian Sea. Paper's key marks c but per correct geography answer is China and Iran (option b).
The Single National Curriculum in Pakistan was implemented at the primary level in:
The Single National Curriculum for primary classes (I-V) was implemented in Pakistan in the academic year 2021-22.
The Present Federal Minister of State for Climate Change in Pakistan is:
As per the paper's date, the Federal Minister of State for Climate Change was Ms. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal.
The T-Twenty 2021 World Cup Champion is:
Australia won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, defeating New Zealand in the final.
National Anthem of Pakistan was officially adopted in:
Verses of the National Anthem of Pakistan were composed by Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri and tune was composed by Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla. Duration of National Anthem is 80 seconds. Three stanzas and fifteen lines are in the national Anthem. It was approved on 14th August 1954. It was first time played on 13th August 1954.
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About CSS MPT 2022 Past Paper
The CSS MPT 2022 past paper was conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) as part of the MCQ-based Preliminary Test introduced to screen CSS aspirants before the main written examination. The paper carries 200 marks with 200 MCQs to be attempted in 200 minutes. Candidates must secure at least 33 percent (66 marks) to qualify for the CSS Written Examination.
This CSS MPT 2022 solved past paper is one of the most searched preparation resources by CSS aspirants preparing for the upcoming CSS MPT 2027. It gives a realistic feel of the paper pattern, difficulty level and subject-wise weightage set by FPSC.
CSS MPT 2022 Paper Pattern and Subject-Wise Distribution
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Studies | 20 | 20 |
| Urdu | 20 | 20 |
| English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension) | 35 | 35 |
| Everyday Science and General Knowledge | 60 | 60 |
| Mathematics and IQ | 30 | 30 |
| Pakistan Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Current Affairs | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Key Topics Tested in CSS MPT 2022
- Islamic Studies: Longest Surah, Ayat-e-Mudayana, Fiqhi doctrines, nisab of Zakat, Ghazwas, Treaty of Madina, Council of Islamic Ideology, Hudaybiyyah clauses.
- English: Cloze passages, glaciers reading comprehension, standard English usage, subject-verb agreement, prepositions, synonyms (SAMPTUOUS, SACROSANCT, CHURLISH, WINNOW, MORDANT), antonyms (SARTORIAL, SAPIENT, MATUTINAL, GUMPTION, OBTUSE), word analogies.
- Math and IQ: Percentages, series completion, mean and average, geometry (polygon sides, angles, isosceles triangle), logical reasoning, syllogisms.
- Science and GK: Blood pressure instrument, rain gauge, red light photosynthesis, Vitamin A and D, oximeter, Baglihar Dam, warmest ocean, Wikipedia founder, Communist Manifesto author.
- Pakistan Affairs: Lahore Resolution 1940, Ayub-era 1965 presidential election, Indus Waters Treaty rivers, 25th Amendment FATA merger, National Anthem adoption 1954, Pakistan federating units.
- Current Affairs: FATF, COP-26 Glasgow, Summit of Democracy 2021, T20 World Cup 2021 champion, IMF Pakistan GDP projection.
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CSS MPT (MCQ-based Preliminary Test) is the FPSC screening test that CSS aspirants must pass before appearing for the CSS Written Exam. The MPT 2022 paper was conducted by FPSC and consisted of 200 MCQs across Islamic Studies, English, Math and IQ, Science and GK, Pakistan Affairs and Current Affairs.
The CSS MPT 2022 paper contained 200 MCQs in total. This page lists the 180+ English-language MCQs from the paper with correct answers and explanations. The 20 Urdu MCQs from the paper are covered in the downloadable PDF.
The CSS MPT requires candidates to score at least 33 percent (66 out of 200 marks) to qualify for the CSS Written Examination.
CSS MPT 2022 covered Islamic Studies (20 MCQs), Urdu (20 MCQs), English (35 MCQs), Everyday Science and General Knowledge (60 MCQs), Mathematics and IQ (30 MCQs), Pakistan Affairs (20 MCQs) and Current Affairs (15 MCQs).
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