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1Who is known as the National Poet (জাতীয় কবি) of Bangladesh?
A.Rabindranath Tagore
B.Jasimuddin
C.Michael Madhusudan Dutt
D.Kazi Nazrul Islam
Explanation: Kazi Nazrul Islam is Bangladesh's National Poet (জাতীয় কবি), celebrated for revolutionary and humanist poetry such as Bidrohi. Tagore wrote the national anthem but is not titled National Poet of Bangladesh.
2Which work earned Rabindranath Tagore the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature?
A.Gora
B.Ghare Baire
C.Chokher Bali
D.Gitanjali
Explanation: Tagore received the 1913 Nobel Prize primarily for Gitanjali (Song Offerings). It was the first Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to a non-European writer and remains a core BCS Bangla literature fact.
3What is the correct Sandhi analysis of the Bangla word 'অত্যন্ত' (atyanta)?
A.অতি + অন্ত
B.অত + যন্ত
C.অ + ত্যন্ত
D.অত্য + অন্ত
Explanation: In Bangla/Sanskrit Sandhi, ই/ঈ before a dissimilar vowel yields য-ফলা: অতি + অন্ত → অত্যন্ত. Ya-phala Sandhi is a staple of BCS Bangla grammar MCQs.
4In Bangla grammar, 'দ্বিগু সমাস' (dvigu samas) primarily expresses which meaning?
A.Equal emphasis on both joined words
B.Emphasis only on the second word
C.An action done by two agents
D.A collective sense formed with a numeral before a noun
Explanation: Dvigu samas joins a numeral with a noun to show a collective or aggregate (সমাহার), as in ত্রিভুজ or চৌরাস্তা. Recognizing samas types is core BCS Bangla grammar.
5Which of the following is a synonym of the Bangla word 'অনল' (anal)?
A.জল (water)
B.বায়ু (air)
C.মৃত্তিকা (earth)
D.আগুন (fire)
Explanation: অনল is a tatsama synonym meaning fire, alongside বহ্নি, পাবক, and হুতাশন. Synonym pairs are heavily tested in BCS Bangla vocabulary.
6What does the Bangla idiom 'বিড়াল তপস্বী' (biral tapaswi) mean?
A.A hypocrite pretending to be pious
B.A very hardworking poor person
C.A skilled hunter
D.An extremely shy child
Explanation: বিড়াল তপস্বী literally means a cat practicing austerities and idiomatically denotes a hypocritical or falsely devout person. Idioms are high-frequency BCS Bangla items.
7Jasimuddin is popularly known by which honorific title in Bangla literature?
A.বিদ্রোহী কবি (Bidrohi Kobi)
B.সনেট সম্রাট
C.মহাকবি
D.পল্লী কবি (Polli Kobi)
Explanation: Jasimuddin is called পল্লী কবি for poems that portray rural Bengali life, such as Nakshi Kanthar Math. Distinguishing poet epithets is common in BCS literature MCQs.
8Which poet wrote the famous poem 'বনলতা সেন' (Banalata Sen)?
A.Shamsur Rahman
B.Buddhadeva Bose
C.Sukanta Bhattacharya
D.Jibanananda Das
Explanation: Jibanananda Das wrote Banalata Sen, a landmark of modernist Bangla poetry noted for imagery of time, travel, and quiet beauty. Author–work pairing is a core BCS literature skill.
9In Bangla grammar, which 'কারক' (karak) answers 'কিসের দ্বারা' (by means of what)?
A.কর্ম কারক (object)
B.সম্প্রদান কারক (dative)
C.অপাদান কারক (ablative)
D.করণ কারক (instrumental)
Explanation: করণ কারক marks the instrument or means of an action and answers কিসের দ্বারা or কী দিয়ে. Example: ছুরি দিয়ে কাটে — ছুরি is karana.
10Begum Rokeya is especially remembered for which pioneering contribution?
A.Writing Bangladesh's national anthem
B.Founding Bangla Academy
C.Introducing blank verse into Bangla
D.Feminist writing and women's education advocacy, including Sultana's Dream
Explanation: Begum Rokeya (Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain) pioneered feminist thought in Bangla and English, notably through Sultana's Dream and advocacy for Muslim women's education.

About the BCS Preliminary Test Exam

The BCS Preliminary Test is the Bangladesh Public Service Commission's MCQ screening gateway into Bangladesh Civil Service cadres and related non-cadre posts. Candidates who qualify proceed to the 900-mark written examination and a 100-mark viva. This free bank focuses on the bankable preliminary MCQ syllabus used in recent cycles through the 50th BCS.

Assessment

Three-stage BCS recruitment by BPSC: (1) Preliminary MCQ — 200 marks in 2 hours across ten subjects (Bangla, English, Bangladesh Affairs, International Affairs, Geography/Environment/Disaster Management, General Science, Computer & ICT, Mathematical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Ethics/Values/Good Governance); recent cycles commonly apply 0.50 negative marking per wrong answer; (2) Written examination — 900 marks (general vs technical/professional cadre structures differ); (3) Viva voce — 100 marks. Preliminary is screening only; final merit uses written + viva.

Time Limit

2 hours for the preliminary MCQ paper. Written and viva timings are published per circular and admit card.

Passing Score

No single permanent public pass percentage is published for every BCS preliminary cycle. BPSC sets qualifying cut-offs per recruitment based on vacancies and performance. Preliminary marks are not added to final merit. Confirm any threshold in your circular or result notice.

Exam Fee

Circular-specific application fee via BPSC Teletalk. For the 50th BCS cycle, published reporting commonly lists Tk 200 for general candidates (with reduced fees for specified categories). Confirm the exact amount and payment deadline on the live circular. (Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC))

BCS Preliminary Test Exam Content Outline

15%

Bangla Language and Literature

Grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and Bangla literature authors and works.

15%

English Language and Literature

Grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and English language skills tested in BCS preli.

12.5%

Bangladesh Affairs

National history, Constitution, institutions, economy, and current affairs.

12.5%

International Affairs

World organizations, geopolitics, treaties, and international current affairs.

5%

Geography, Environment and Disaster Management

Bangladesh and world geography, environment, and disaster management.

7.5%

General Science

Physics, chemistry, biology, and applied science fundamentals.

7.5%

Computer and Information Technology

Computer basics, networking, internet, Office tools, and ICT security.

10%

Mathematical Reasoning

Secondary-level arithmetic and quantitative reasoning for BCS screening.

7.5%

Mental Ability

Series, analogies, coding, directions, and aptitude items.

7.5%

Ethics, Values and Good Governance

Integrity, accountability, transparency, and public-service ethics.

How to Pass the BCS Preliminary Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No single permanent public pass percentage is published for every BCS preliminary cycle. BPSC sets qualifying cut-offs per recruitment based on vacancies and performance. Preliminary marks are not added to final merit. Confirm any threshold in your circular or result notice.
  • Assessment: Three-stage BCS recruitment by BPSC: (1) Preliminary MCQ — 200 marks in 2 hours across ten subjects (Bangla, English, Bangladesh Affairs, International Affairs, Geography/Environment/Disaster Management, General Science, Computer & ICT, Mathematical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Ethics/Values/Good Governance); recent cycles commonly apply 0.50 negative marking per wrong answer; (2) Written examination — 900 marks (general vs technical/professional cadre structures differ); (3) Viva voce — 100 marks. Preliminary is screening only; final merit uses written + viva.
  • Time limit: 2 hours for the preliminary MCQ paper. Written and viva timings are published per circular and admit card.
  • Exam fee: Circular-specific application fee via BPSC Teletalk. For the 50th BCS cycle, published reporting commonly lists Tk 200 for general candidates (with reduced fees for specified categories). Confirm the exact amount and payment deadline on the live circular.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

BCS Preliminary Test Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice under a 2-hour clock with negative-marking awareness: skip low-confidence guesses rather than losing 0.50 per wrong answer when your circular uses that rule.
2Weight revision to the published marks: Bangla and English (30 each) plus Bangladesh and International Affairs (25 each) together exceed half the paper—build daily subject drills accordingly.
3After clearing preli mocks, shift early to written-compulsory outlines (Bangla, English, Bangladesh Affairs, International Affairs, Science & Technology) because preliminary marks do not enter final merit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BCS Preliminary Test and who conducts it?

The BCS Preliminary Test is the MCQ screening stage of Bangladesh Civil Service recruitment, conducted by the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC). It is typically 200 marks in 2 hours across ten syllabus subjects and qualifies candidates for the written examination.

What subjects and marks appear in the BCS preliminary syllabus?

Recent BPSC syllabi (including the 50th BCS) allocate 200 marks as: Bangla 30, English 30, Bangladesh Affairs 25, International Affairs 25, Geography/Environment/Disaster Management 10, General Science 15, Computer & ICT 15, Mathematical Reasoning 20, Mental Ability 15, and Ethics/Values/Good Governance 15. Confirm the syllabus PDF on the BPSC site for your cycle.

Is there negative marking in the BCS preliminary exam?

Recent BCS cycles, including reporting on the 50th circular, commonly apply 0.50 mark deduction per wrong MCQ answer. Always verify the exact scoring rule in your circular and admit-card instructions before exam day.

Do preliminary marks count toward final BCS merit?

No. Preliminary is a screening test. BPSC prepares final merit from written marks (out of 900) plus viva (out of 100) for candidates who clear both those stages. Confirm any cycle-specific notes in official notices.