BCS PSC Quiz
07 October 2026 · 10 questions ·
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The word 'Speculative' means -
A) Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
B) To equalize; to make adequate.
C) An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
D) The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
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✅ A) Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
A speech made without any previous thought, preparation or practice is called a/an ___.
A) maiden speech
B) extempore speech
C) rousing speech
D) free speech
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✅ B) extempore speech
Also in 47th BCS
Select the word similar in meaning to 'Allegation'.
A) Arrangements
B) Curtailment
C) Adequate
D) censure
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✅ D) censure
Also in BCS 40
Choose the correct meaning of 'Assessments'.
A) The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.
B) To equalize; to make adequate.
C) Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
D) An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
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✅ A) The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.
What does the word 'Reliance' mean?
A) The act of curtailing
B) An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
C) The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
D) A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
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✅ C) The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
The meaning of 'Curtailment' is -
A) A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
B) Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
C) The act of curtailing
D) The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.
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✅ C) The act of curtailing
The word 'Allegations' means -
A) The act of curtailing
B) An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
C) The act of arranging.
D) The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
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✅ B) An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
Also in BCS 40
Select the word similar in meaning to 'Adequate'.
A) satisfactory
B) Curtailment
C) Allegations
D) Reliance
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✅ A) satisfactory
Select the word similar in meaning to 'Arrangements'.
A) Speculative
B) Optimism
C) Curtailment
D) configuration
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✅ D) configuration
Which of the following means the opposite of 'Optimism'?
A) Reliance
B) Curtailment
C) Allegations
D) pessimism
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✅ D) pessimism