Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for CSS 2026 Beginners

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for CSS 2026 Beginners

Topic: CSS Exam Structure, Syllabus, Strategy, and Tips

General Overview & Eligibility

1. What is the full form of CSS in Pakistan?

   • A) Civil Strategic Services

   • B) Central Selection System

   • C) Central Superior Services

   • D) Common State Service
     Correct Answer: C) Central Superior Services

2. CSS exams are conducted by which organization in Pakistan?

   • A) PPSC

   • B) FPSC

   • C) NTS

   • D) HEC
     Correct Answer: B) FPSC

3. What is the minimum qualification required for appearing in the CSS exam?

   • A) FA/FSc

   • B) Matric

   • C) Bachelor’s Degree

   • D) Master’s Degree
     Correct Answer: C) Bachelor’s Degree

4. What is the age limit for CSS 2026 (general category)?

   • A) 28 years

   • B) 30 years

   • C) 35 years

   • D) 32 years
     Correct Answer: B) 30 years

5. How many attempts are allowed for the CSS exam?

   • A) Unlimited

   • B) 2

   • C) 3

   • D) 5
     Correct Answer: C) 3

CSS Compulsory Subjects

6. How many compulsory subjects are there in the CSS exam?

   • A) 4

   • B) 5

   • C) 6

   • D) 7
     Correct Answer: C) 6

7. What is the total marks of CSS compulsory subjects?

   • A) 500

   • B) 600

   • C) 700

   • D) 800
     Correct Answer: B) 600

8. Which one is a compulsory subject in CSS?

   • A) Physics

   • B) International Law

   • C) Essay

   • D) Business Administration
     Correct Answer: C) Essay

9. What is the duration of each compulsory paper?

   • A) 1 hour

   • B) 2 hours

   • C) 2.5 hours

   • D) 3 hours
     Correct Answer: D) 3 hours

10. Which subject tests your ability to build arguments?

• A) Essay

• B) English (Precis & Composition)

• C) Islamiat

• D) Current Affairs
  Correct Answer: A) Essay

Optional Subjects

11. How many marks are allocated to optional subjects in CSS?

• A) 400

• B) 500

• C) 600

• D) 700
  Correct Answer: C) 600

12. What is the maximum marks for a single optional subject?

• A) 100

• B) 150

• C) 200

• D) 250
  Correct Answer: C) 200

13. Which subject group contains Economics and Political Science?

• A) Group-I

• B) Group-II

• C) Group-III

• D) Group-VI
  Correct Answer: A) Group-I

14. Which optional subject is most recommended for candidates with science background?

• A) Physics

• B) Sociology

• C) Gender Studies

• D) Law
  Correct Answer: A) Physics

15. What should be considered before selecting optional subjects?

• A) Trend

• B) Scoring potential

• C) Background knowledge

• D) All of the above
  Correct Answer: D) All of the above

CSS Preparation Strategy

16. What is the ideal time to start CSS 2026 preparation?

• A) January 2026

• B) January 2025

• C) November 2026

• D) After graduation
  Correct Answer: B) January 2025

17. Which of the following is most useful for daily CSS preparation?

• A) Reading comics

• B) Watching dramas

• C) Reading newspapers

• D) Playing video games
  Correct Answer: C) Reading newspapers

18. Which English newspaper is best for CSS aspirants?

• A) Nawai Waqt

• B) The News

• C) Express Tribune

• D) Dawn
  Correct Answer: D) Dawn

19. What’s the best way to improve essay writing?

• A) Memorizing essays

• B) Copying from internet

• C) Practicing outlines and writing regularly

• D) Watching YouTube
  Correct Answer: C) Practicing outlines and writing regularly

20. What is one major mistake new CSS aspirants make?

• A) Following a timetable

• B) Selecting too many books

• C) Staying consistent

• D) Taking mock exams
  Correct Answer: B) Selecting too many books