BCS PSC Quiz

18 September 2026 · 10 questions · Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal

Q1 / 10

'Preferential' refers to -

A) The act or principle of compensating.

B) Self-assurance.

C) Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.

D) Unwillingness to do something.

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✅ C) Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.

Q2 / 10

Which of the following has the same meaning as 'Compensation'?

A) recompense

B) Governance

C) Consolidation

D) Inadequate

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✅ A) recompense

Q3 / 10

Which of the following has the same meaning as 'Consolidation'?

A) solidification

B) Preferential

C) Inadequate

D) Compensation

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✅ A) solidification

Q4 / 10 Also in 47th BCS

A speech made without any previous thought, preparation or practice is called a/an ___.

A) free speech

B) extempore speech

C) rousing speech

D) maiden speech

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✅ B) extempore speech Also in 47th BCS

Q5 / 10

Choose the correct meaning of 'Consolidate'.

A) Self-assurance.

B) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

C) Unwillingness to do something.

D) An individual who is inadequate.

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✅ B) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

Q6 / 10

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'Confidence'.

A) timidity

B) Prejudiced

C) Reluctance

D) Compensation

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✅ A) timidity

Q7 / 10

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Inadequate'.

A) Compensation

B) Preferential

C) deficient

D) Confidence

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✅ C) deficient

Q8 / 10

'Prejudiced' refers to -

A) The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being

B) To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).

C) The act or principle of compensating.

D) The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

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✅ B) To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).

Q9 / 10

What does the word 'Governance' mean?

A) Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.

B) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

C) An individual who is inadequate.

D) The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

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✅ D) The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

Q10 / 10

The meaning of 'Reluctance' is -

A) Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.

B) Self-assurance.

C) The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being

D) Unwillingness to do something.

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✅ D) Unwillingness to do something.

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