English
52 MCQsGrammar · Idioms · Prepositions · Sentence Correction · Tenses · Vocabulary
FPSC · 364 practice MCQs
CSS MPT mock tests and MCQ practice
The MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) is the screening test every CSS candidate must pass before the written exam. Mashq gives you subject practice and full 200-MCQ papers timed at the real pace.
CSS MPT paper pattern
| Conducted by | Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) |
|---|---|
| Questions | 200 MCQs, 1 mark each |
| Time | 200 minutes |
| Negative marking | None |
| To qualify | 33% (66 out of 200) |
| Sections | English 50 · General Ability 60 · General Knowledge 50 (Everyday Science, Current Affairs, Pakistan Affairs) · Islamic Studies or Civics 20 · Urdu 20 |
Based on the latest official notices we could check (2026). Rules can change each session, so always confirm with the official notice before your exam.
Subjects and chapters on Mashq
Practise any subject, or tap a single chapter in the app.
General Ability
74 MCQsAlgebra · Analytical Reasoning · Averages · Geometry · Number Series · Percentages · Profit & Loss · Ratio & Proportion · Simple & Compound Interest · Speed & Distance · Time & Work
General Knowledge & Science
62 MCQsChemistry in Daily Life · Computers & Technology · Earth & Space · Everyday Science · Human Body & Health · Physics in Daily Life · World Geography · World History · World Organisations
Pakistan Affairs
58 MCQsConstitutional History · Culture & Heritage · Early Years · Economy & Resources · Foreign Relations · Freedom Movement · Geography
Current Affairs
27 MCQsGlobal Issues · International Organisations · Pakistan Today · Pakistan's Foreign Relations · Regional Affairs
Islamic Studies
55 MCQsHadith & Sunnah · Islamic Concepts · Islamic History · Khulafa-e-Rashideen · Pillars of Islam · Quran · Seerah
Urdu
36 MCQsGender & Number · Grammar · Idioms & Proverbs · Literature · Translation · Vocabulary
Try three sample questions
English · Grammar
Choose the correct sentence.
ANeither of boys have finished.
BNeither of the boys have finished.
CNeither of the boy has finished.
DNeither of the boys has finished.
Show answer
D. Neither of the boys has finished.: 'Neither' is singular, so it takes the singular verb 'has'.
General Ability · Ratio & Proportion
If 5 pens cost Rs. 60, what do 8 pens cost?
ARs. 80
BRs. 100
CRs. 96
DRs. 90
Show answer
C. Rs. 96: One pen costs 60 ÷ 5 = Rs. 12, so 8 pens cost 8 × 12 = Rs. 96.
General Knowledge & Science · Everyday Science
The loudness (intensity level) of sound is commonly measured in:
ADecibels
BHertz
CJoules
DLux
Show answer
A. Decibels: Sound intensity level is expressed in decibels (dB). Hertz measures frequency (pitch), and lux measures illumination.
CSS MPT questions answered
What is the CSS MPT?
It is FPSC's MCQ-based screening test for CSS. Only candidates who pass it can sit the CSS written examination.
What is the passing mark for MPT?
You need at least 33%, which is 66 out of 200. MPT marks are not counted in the final CSS merit.
Is there negative marking in MPT?
No, so attempt every question.
Does Mashq cover every MPT section?
Yes. Mashq covers all five sections on FPSC's split, including Urdu and Current Affairs, and its full 200-MCQ paper follows the same weightage. Current Affairs questions are dated and checked against news sources.
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