BCS PSC Quiz
19 August 2026 · 10 questions ·
Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal
When one is 'pragmatic' he is being -
A) fussy
B) productive
C) wasteful
D) practical
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✅ D) practical
PYQ · 29th BCS
The meaning of 'Demonstrate' is -
A) A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
B) To show how to use (something).
C) The conversion of data from analog to digital or binary.
D) Mistaken or incorrect; not accurate.
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✅ B) To show how to use (something).
Choose the correct meaning of 'Digitisation'.
A) Mistaken or incorrect; not accurate.
B) Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone
C) The conversion of data from analog to digital or binary.
D) (grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)
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✅ C) The conversion of data from analog to digital or binary.
Select the word similar in meaning to 'Deterioration'.
A) Dismissive
B) retrogression
C) Inaccurate
D) Provisional
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✅ B) retrogression
What does the word 'Dismissive' mean?
A) Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
B) The process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.
C) Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone
D) To show how to use (something).
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✅ A) Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
The word 'Deputation' means -
A) A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
B) Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
C) Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone
D) The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative
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✅ D) The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative
Which word is a synonym of 'Substantive'?
A) Deputation
B) Provisional
C) Digitisation
D) essential
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✅ D) essential
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Provisional'.
A) provisory
B) Substantive
C) Digitisation
D) Inaccurate
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✅ A) provisory
'Preparatory' refers to -
A) Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone
B) To show how to use (something).
C) A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
D) The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative
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✅ A) Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone
Select the word most nearly opposite to 'Inaccurate'.
A) Dismissive
B) accurate
C) Deputation
D) Demonstrate
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✅ B) accurate