WBPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper (14-Jun-2026)

Question 1

From the given options choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the proverb: ‘The early bird catches the worm.’

Accepted Answer

The person who takes the earliest opportunity to do something will gain advantage over others.

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People with good habits win the race.

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At dawn some birds can prey easily.

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Being first in the queue makes/creates big opportunities.

Question 2

Fill in the modal auxiliaries as required : I __________ swim. [Ability]

Accepted Answer

can

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should

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must

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don't

Question 3

All the members are requested to _______ to the rules of the Association. Choose the right word to fill in the blank.

Accepted Answer

conform

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abide

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comply

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concur

Question 4

Which of the options gives the right meaning of the following sentence? He bit off more than he could chew.

Accepted Answer

He took up more work than he could handle.

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He ate more than he could digest.

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He tried to explain what he did not understand.

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He did not know how much he could endure.

Question 5

Give one word substitution/meaning of the underlined word. He loved wearing outlandish clothes.

Accepted Answer

wired or offbeat

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antique

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old school/style

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unavailable