Pick the correctly spelt word: (49th Special BCS)

Spelling accuracy is a crucial skill tested in BCS exams. This question tests knowledge of a commonly misspelled English word. Correct Spelling: Conscientious Breakdown: Con + sci + en + tious Meaning: বিবেকবান; কর্তব্যপরায়ণ; পরিশ্রমী ও যত্নশীল (Someone who is careful and diligent in doing their work) Why it is tricky: — The "sci" combination confuses many learners — Derived from the Latin "conscientia" (conscience) — Related words: conscience, consciously, unconscious Analyzing wrong options: ✗ Conscintious: "enti" replaced by "inti" — wrong ✗ Consientious: Missing "c" after "Con" — wrong ✗ Concientious: Missing "s" — "Cons" became "Con" — wrong Memory Tip: CONSCIENTIOUS contains the word CONSCIENCE (বিবেক). A conscientious person is guided by their conscience. Source: Oxford English Dictionary; Merriam-Webster Dictionary.