BCS PSC Quiz
04 June 2026 · 10 questions ·
Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal
The verb of the word 'short' is—
A) shorted
B) shorten
C) shorting
D) enshort
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✅ B) shorten
PYQ · 28th BCS
What does the word 'Adaptability' mean?
A) The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more
B) Rule by merit, and talent.
C) The act of confining or the state of being confined.
D) The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.
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✅ D) The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Controversial'.
A) Constructive
B) contested
C) Cumulative
D) Adolescent
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✅ B) contested
Choose the correct meaning of 'Meritocracy'.
A) The act of confining or the state of being confined.
B) A person who is in adolescence; someone who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.
C) Rule by merit, and talent.
D) The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more
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✅ C) Rule by merit, and talent.
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Confinement'.
A) Constructive
B) Cumulative
C) birthing
D) Controversial
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✅ C) birthing
'Cumulative' refers to -
A) The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more
B) Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of
C) Rule by merit, and talent.
D) A person who is in adolescence; someone who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.
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✅ B) Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of
What does the word 'Adolescent' mean?
A) The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more
B) A person who is in adolescence; someone who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.
C) Relating to or causing construction.
D) Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
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✅ B) A person who is in adolescence; someone who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.
Select the word most nearly opposite to 'Constructive'.
A) destructive
B) Meritocracy
C) Maintenance
D) Adaptability
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✅ A) destructive
Which of the following has the same meaning as 'Automation'?
A) Adaptability
B) Adolescent
C) Cumulative
D) automatisation
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✅ D) automatisation
What does the word 'Maintenance' mean?
A) Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
B) Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
C) The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.
D) A person who is in adolescence; someone who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.
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✅ A) Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.