BCS PSC Quiz

22 May 2026 · 10 questions · Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal

Q1 / 10 PYQ · 47th BCS

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

A) maiden speech
B) rousing speech
C) extempore speech
D) free speech
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✅ C) extempore speech PYQ · 47th BCS
Q2 / 10

What does the word 'Consequence' mean?

A) An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a
B) That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
C) Pertaining to the environment.
D) A policy of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and
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✅ B) That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
Q3 / 10

Choose the correct meaning of 'Performance'.

A) (usually a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to
B) The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement
C) An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a
D) Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
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✅ B) The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement
Q4 / 10

Which word is a synonym of 'Civilisation'?

A) Transformative
B) Alienation
C) culture
D) Performance
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✅ C) culture
Q5 / 10

What does the word 'Environmental' mean?

A) An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a
B) The act of alienating.
C) Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
D) Pertaining to the environment.
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✅ D) Pertaining to the environment.
Q6 / 10

'Accommodation' refers to -

A) (usually a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to
B) The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement
C) That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
D) Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
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✅ A) (usually a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to
Q7 / 10

Select the word similar in meaning to 'Alienation'.

A) Consequence
B) Apprehensive
C) estrangement
D) Environmental
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✅ C) estrangement
Q8 / 10

The word 'Consumerism' means -

A) That causes transformation
B) (usually a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to
C) A policy of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and
D) The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement
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✅ C) A policy of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and
Q9 / 10

The meaning of 'Transformative' is -

A) That causes transformation
B) An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a
C) The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement
D) Pertaining to the environment.
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✅ A) That causes transformation
Q10 / 10

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

A) Civilisation
B) Accommodation
C) quick on the uptake
D) Consequence
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✅ C) quick on the uptake

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