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Key Facts: BCS Written Bangla Exam

200

Total Marks

BPSC Syllabus

4 hours

Time Limit

BPSC Guidelines

50%

Qualifying Aggregate

BPSC Written Syllabus

30%

Grammar Weight

BPSC Syllabus

40%

Literature Weight

BPSC Syllabus

The BCS Written Compulsory Bangla exam is a 4-hour, 200-mark descriptive exam conducted by the BPSC, split across Paper I (grammar, bhav-samprasaran, précis, and short literature answers) and Paper II (translation, dialogue, letter, book review, and essay). Candidates must meet BPSC's aggregate qualifying mark and per-paper minimums. Key focus areas include Bengali grammar, ancient to modern literature, English-to-Bengali translation, and composition. This MCQ bank targets essential syllabus components to maximize written scores.

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1What is the correct Sandhi analysis of the Bangla word 'গবেষণা' (Gaveshana)?
A.গব + এষণা
B.গো + এষণা
C.গবে + ষণা
D.গো + ষণা
Explanation: According to Sanskrit Sandhi rules in Bangla grammar, the combination of 'ও' (o) and 'এ' (e) results in 'অব' (av). Therefore, 'গো + এষণা' becomes 'গবেষণা'. This is a very common Sandhi question in BCS exams.
2What is the correct Sandhi analysis of the Bangla word 'উদ্ধার' (Uddhar)?
A.উদ্‌ + ধার
B.উদ্‌ + হার
C.উৎ + ধার
D.উৎ + হার
Explanation: In consonant Sandhi, if 'ত' or 'দ' is followed by 'হ', the 'ত/দ' turns into 'দ' and the 'হ' turns into 'ধ'. Thus, 'উৎ + হার' becomes 'উদ্ধার' (Uddhar).
3Which type of Samas is represented by the Bangla word 'সিংহাসন' (Singhasan)?
A.Shashthi Tatpurusha
B.Madhya-padalopi Karmadharaya
C.Upapada Tatpurusha
D.Vyadhikarana Bahuvrihi
Explanation: The word 'সিংহাসন' is analyzed as 'সিংহ চিহ্নিত আসন' (a seat marked with a lion). Because the middle explaining word 'চিহ্নিত' (marked) is deleted in the compound form, it is classified as Madhya-padalopi Karmadharaya Samas.
4What is the correct grammatical classification of the compound word 'বেহায়া' (Behaya)?
A.Nang Bahuvrihi
B.Avyayibhava Samas
C.Pradi Samas
D.Dvigu Samas
Explanation: The word 'বেহায়া' is parsed as 'নেই হায়া (লজ্জা) যার' (one who has no modesty). Since it has a negative prefix 'বে' and refers to a third person (the shameless person), it is a Nang Bahuvrihi Samas.
5In the Bangla sentence 'ডাক্তার ডাকো' (Daktar dako), what is the Karak and Vibhakti of the word 'ডাক্তার'?
A.Kartari Karak in Zero (Shunno) Vibhakti
B.Karana Karak in Saptami Vibhakti
C.Karma Karak in Zero (Shunno) Vibhakti
D.Apadana Karak in Panchami Vibhakti
Explanation: In 'ডাক্তার ডাকো' (Call a doctor), 'ডাক্তার' is the object of the action 'ডাকো' (call). Since the object has no visible inflection suffix attached to it, it is in Karma Karak (Objective case) with Zero (Shunno) Vibhakti.
6Which of the following represents the linguistic origin of the Bangla word 'চা' (Cha)?
A.Portuguese
B.Japanese
C.Chinese
D.Persian
Explanation: The word 'চা' (tea) along with 'চিনি' (sugar) entered the Bengali language from Chinese. Loanword origins are regularly tested under the 'shobdo' (words) section of the BCS Bangla syllabus.
7What is the historical linguistic origin of the Bengali word 'পাউরুটি' (Pauruti)?
A.English
B.Portuguese
C.Dutch
D.French
Explanation: The word 'পাউরুটি' (loaf bread) comes from Portuguese. The Portuguese prefix 'pão' (meaning bread) combined with the native/Hindi word 'রুটি' (roti) to form the hybrid loanword 'পাউরুটি'.
8Identify the correct spelling of the word meaning 'again and again' in Bangla orthography:
A.মুহূর্মুহু
B.মুহুর্মুহু
C.মুহূর্মুহূ
D.মুহুর্মুহূ
Explanation: The correct spelling is 'মুহুর্মুহু' (muhurmuhu). Both 'হ' consonants take the short 'উ-কার' (u-kar), and the reph sits on the second 'ম'. Spelling accuracy (banan shuddho) is a critical part of the 30-mark BCS written grammar syllabus.
9Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning 'nursing/service' in Bangla:
A.শশ্রূষা
B.শুশ্রুষা
C.শুশ্রূষা
D.সুস্রূষা
Explanation: The correct spelling is 'শুশ্রূষা' (shashrusha). It starts with talobbo-sho with short u ('শু'), followed by talobbo-sho with a joined ra-phala and long u ('শ্রূ'), and ends with murdhonno-sho and a ('ষা').
10In Bengali phonology, the transformation of 'রিকশা' (Rikshaw) to 'রিশকা' (Rishka) represents which type of sound change?
A.Anaptyxis (Svarabhakti)
B.Metathesis (Dhwoni Biporjoy)
C.Assimilation (Somibhobon)
D.Apocope (Antyo-svaralopa)
Explanation: Metathesis or 'Dhwoni Biporjoy' (ধ্বনি বিপর্যয়) is the swap of positions between two adjacent consonants within a word. In this case, 'ক' and 'শ' swap places: রিকশা (ri-k-sha) -> রিশকা (ri-sh-ka).

About the BCS Written Bangla Exam

The BCS Written Compulsory Bangla exam is a descriptive 200-mark paper divided into Grammar, Literature, translation, and Composition. Our preparation bank offers 100 high-quality MCQ questions to master core definitions, literary historical facts, and translation principles.

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Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

4 hours

Passing Score

50% aggregate (per BPSC written qualifying standard)

Exam / Certification Fees

Tk. 200 (50th BCS application fee; no separate written-stage fee)

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30%

Bengali Language & Grammar (ব্যাকরণ)

Phonetics, Sandhi, Samas, Karak, Vibhakti, synonyms, spelling and sentence corrections

40%

Bengali Literature (সাহিত্য)

Ancient (Charyapada), Medieval (Mangalkavya, Arakan court), and Modern era (Vidyasagar, Bankim, Tagore, Nazrul, Jibanananda)

30%

Composition & Translation

Translation theory, practice, essay and letter structures, and bhav-samprasaran rules

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  • Passing score: 50% aggregate (per BPSC written qualifying standard)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 4 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: Tk. 200 (50th BCS application fee; no separate written-stage fee) Official sources

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BCS Written Bangla: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study classical Bengali grammar rules from standard textbooks like Dr. Hayat Mamud or Munier Chowdhury.
2Memorize key facts about ancient and medieval literature, especially the authors, characters, and patrons.
3Practice translation of editorials from daily newspapers (e.g., The Daily Star to Prothom Alo) daily.
4Understand the structure of standard applications, memorandums, and bhav-samprasaran to ensure proper formatting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the marks distribution for BCS Written Bangla?

Per the official BPSC syllabus, the BCS Written Compulsory Bangla exam carries 200 marks across two papers. Paper I (100 marks, code 001, both general and technical cadres) covers grammar (30 marks), bhav-samprasaran (20 marks), saramarm/précis (20 marks), and short-answer questions on Bangla language and literature (30 marks). Paper II (100 marks, code 002, general cadre only) covers English-to-Bangla translation (15 marks), imaginary dialogue (15 marks), letter writing (15 marks), book review (15 marks), and essay (40 marks).

Is the BCS Written Bangla exam MCQ or descriptive?

The actual BPSC exam is fully descriptive. However, our preparatory question bank provides 100 targeted MCQ questions to help candidates quickly test and reinforce their knowledge of grammar rules, literary history facts, and translation concepts.

Is there a minimum marks requirement for individual written subjects?

Yes, per the BPSC written syllabus, candidates must meet minimum qualifying standards in each compulsory paper as set by BPSC, in addition to achieving the 50% aggregate qualifying mark. A candidate who falls below the per-paper threshold set by BPSC is treated as not having secured marks in that subject, which can affect cadre allocation. Candidates should consult the current official BPSC syllabus for the precise threshold in effect for their cycle.