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Earningvista WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2023 3. Choose the word that best replaces the italicized words in the given sentence— In earlier times, rebels were executed for killing the king. (A) homicide (B) regicide (C) parricide (D) fratricide Explanation: (B) regicide is the correct answer. The root word reg- comes from the Latin word for … Read more
WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2023 6. I am indebted to my friend’s wise _____. (A) council (B) councel (C) counsil (D) counsel Explanation: (D) counsel is the correct answer. “Counsel” means advice or guidance. 14. He has ____ meticulous in ____ the project, ____ rise to ____ irregularities. (A) not being; overseen; given; much … Read more
WBCS Preliminary Question – 2023 1. Choose the word which is the antonym of ‘Chide’. (A) Scold (B) Chastise (C) Praise (D) Arraign Explanation: (C) Praise is the correct answer. To “chide” someone is to scold or rebuke them. Therefore, the direct opposite is to express approval or admiration (praise). Other Options: WBCS Preliminary Question … Read more
WBCS Preliminary Question Paper 2023 5. Select the word that best replaces the italicized word in both of the following sentences. (i) The police are trying to control the crowd. (ii) Junk food may have high levels of harmful chemicals. (hold, carry, accommodate) (A) check (B) blame (C) contain (D) incorporate Explanation: (C) contain is … Read more
1. Important Congress Sessions (High Yield) PSC (WBCS) loves asking about the First, the Best, and the Unique sessions. Year Place President Significance / Why it is asked 1885 Bombay W.C. Bonnerjee First Session. 72 delegates attended. 1886 Calcutta Dadabhai Naoroji First session in Calcutta. 1887 Madras Badruddin Tyabji First Muslim President. 1888 Allahabad George … Read more
WBSC Prelims 2023 30. Which among the following was set up vide Part III of the States Re-organization Act, 1956? (A) Inter-state council (B) Zonal council (C) Language commission (D) Sarkaria commission Explanation: The Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established by the States Re-organisation Act, 1956 to promote interstate cooperation. The Inter-state council is a … Read more
WBCS Preliminary Question – 2023 32. The Revolution related to increased production of eggs in India is — (A) Silver (B) Golden (C) White (D) Liquid Exam Info: The Silver Revolution was launched in the late 1960s; Indira Gandhi is considered its mother. Golden Revolution relates to Honey/Horticulture, while Silver Fiber Revolution (often confused with … Read more
WBCS Preliminary Question – 2021 73. The ratio of the diameters of moon and earth is nearly — (A) 1 : 2 (B) 1 : 5 (C) 1 : 4 (D) 1 : 8 Correct Answer: (C) 1 : 4 Explanation: The diameter of the Moon is approximately 3,474 km while Earth’s diameter is about … Read more
WBCS Preliminary Question – 2023 56. The largest centre of Paper Industry in India — (A) Ballarpur (B) Salkia (C) Nepanagar (D) Nagpur Correct Answer: (A) Ballarpur Explanation: Ballarpur in Maharashtra is home to one of the largest integrated pulp and paper mills in India. While Nepanagar is famous for being the first newsprint mill … Read more
WBCS Preliminary Question – 2022 38. Which of the following districts of West Bengal has the highest child sex ratio in 2011? (A) Darjeeling(B) Howrah(C) Kolkata(D) Malda ✔ Correct Answer: (A) Darjeeling Explanation:According to Census 2011 data, Darjeeling district recorded the highest child sex ratio in West Bengal. Tribal population, better female survival rate, and … Read more
