JKSSB Assistant Secretary - Head Assistant 2025 Solved Question Paper

Question 1

When was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implemented in Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Option B: July 8, 2017. While GST was rolled out across the rest of India on July 1, 2017, Jammu and Kashmir officially adopted and implemented GST on July 8, 2017, following the passage of the J&K GST Act, 2017 by the state legislature.

Question 2

Which ministry/department is responsible for the functioning of 'Pratyush', India's high-performance computing (HPC) system?

Accepted Answer

Option B: Ministry of Earth Science. Pratyush is a 4.0 Petaflops High Performance Computing (HPC) system established at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, operating under the Ministry of Earth Sciences for high-resolution weather and climate modeling.

Question 3

Match the following ports with their Corresponding states:

Choose the correct Option:

Accepted Answer

Option D: 1-II, 2-I, 3-III. 1. Mormugao Port is situated in Goa (II)
2. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) is situated in Maharashtra (I)
3. Kamarajar Port (Ennore) is situated in Tamil Nadu (III).
Hence, the correct matching is 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.

Question 4

When did the Union Cabinet approve the "One Nation, One Subscription" Scheme with an aim to provide nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications?

Accepted Answer

Option A: November, 2024. In November 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 'One Nation, One Subscription' (ONOS) initiative with a central allocation of ₹6,000 crore to provide universal digital access to premium scientific research journals.

Question 5

What was the primary objective of the 2nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Option C: Remove the upper population limit for a parliamentary constituency. The Constitution (Second Amendment) Act, 1952, amended Article 81(1)(b) to remove the upper population limit of 7,50,000 for representation by a single member in the Lok Sabha.

Question 6

Which ancient kingdom of Kashmir was known for its Buddhist heritage?

Accepted Answer

Option B: Kushana. The Kushana Empire, particularly under Emperor Kanishka I in the 1st-2nd century CE, was deeply celebrated for its Buddhist heritage in Kashmir, organizing the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalvana (near modern-day Harwan, Srinagar).

Question 7

Who was the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India, which was constituted in 2017?

Accepted Answer

Option A: N.K. Singh. N.K. Singh (Nand Kishore Singh) was appointed as the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission constituted by the President of India in November 2017 to recommend devolution of tax revenues for 2021-2026.

Question 8

Which section of the Jammu Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 abolished the legislative council of the existing state of Jammu & Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Option C: Section 57. Under Section 57(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Legislative Council of the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir was officially abolished.

Question 9

Consider the following statements:
**Assertion (A):** The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, led to the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories.
**Reason (R):** It was implemented to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Which of the following is the correct Answer:

Accepted Answer

Option C: A is true, but R is false.. Assertion (A) is factually correct as the state was bifurcated into UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh on October 31, 2019. Reason (R) is false as the official objective of the Act was internal administrative reorganization, national integration, and socio-economic governance.

Question 10

Match the following wars with their corresponding periods:

| Column - X (War) | Column - Y (Period) |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1. First Anglo-Maratha War | I. 1848-1849 |
| 2. Second Sikh War | II. 1775-1782 |
| 3. Third Mysore War | III. 1790-1792 |

Choose the correct option:

Accepted Answer

Option D: 1-II, 2-I, 3-III. 1. First Anglo-Maratha War was fought from 1775 to 1782 (II)
2. Second Anglo-Sikh War was fought from 1848 to 1849 (I)
3. Third Anglo-Mysore War was fought from 1790 to 1792 (III).
Correct matching code is 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.

Question 11

Which of the following national parks are located in Jammu and Kashmir?
I. Dachigam National Park
II. Kaziranga National Park
III. Kishtwar High Altitude National Park

Which of the following options is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Option D: I and III. Dachigam National Park (famous for the Hangul/Kashmir Stag) and Kishtwar High Altitude National Park are located in Jammu & Kashmir. Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam.

Question 12

Match the Column - X with Column - Y:

Choose the correct option:

Accepted Answer

Option C: 1-II, 2-III, 3-I. 1. Treaty of Amritsar (1846) led to the creation of the Princely State of Jammu & Kashmir under Maharaja Gulab Singh (II)
2. Shimla Agreement (1972) established bilateral terms and converted the ceasefire line to the Line of Control (LoC) following the 1971 war (III)
3. Instrument of Accession (1947) formalized the accession of J&K to India (I).
Correct match: 1-II, 2-III, 3-I.

Question 13

Match Column - X with Column - Y and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:

Choose the correct option:

Accepted Answer

Option A: 1-III, 2-I, 3-II. 1. Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States (III)
2. Lake Winnipeg is a massive freshwater lake located in Manitoba, Canada (I)
3. Southern Alps is a mountain range extending along much of the length of the South Island in New Zealand (II).
Correct code: 1-III, 2-I, 3-II.

Question 14

Which operation was launched to regain control of Kargil during the 1999 war?

Accepted Answer

Option B: Operation Vijay. Operation Vijay was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in May 1999 to recapture Indian territories occupied by Pakistani infiltrators in the Kargil-Drass sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:
**Assertion (A):** The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the equator.
**Reason (R):** Low insolation and weak convection currents over the equator cause the atmosphere to expand.

Which of the following is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

Option C: Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.. Assertion (A) is correct: The troposphere (and overall atmosphere) is thickest at the equator (up to 18 km) compared to poles (8 km). Reason (R) is incorrect because the equator receives high insolation resulting in intense convection currents (not low insolation/weak currents) that push the air upward.

Question 16

Match Column -X (article in the Indian Constitution) with their objectives in Column -Y:

Choose the correct option:

Accepted Answer

Option C: 1-III, 2-II, 3-I. 1. Article 1 defines India, that is Bharat, as a Union of States (III)
2. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws (II)
3. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (I).
Hence, the correct matching is 1-III, 2-II, 3-I.

Question 17

Which major mountain range forms the northern boundary of Ladakh, contributing to its isolation and strategic significance?

Accepted Answer

Option B: The Karakoram Range. The Karakoram Range (home to K2 and the Siachen Glacier) forms the northern boundary of the Ladakh region, separating it from Central Asia and the Tarim Basin.

Question 18

Which constitutional provision allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own flag before 2019?

Accepted Answer

Option B: Article 370. Article 370 of the Constitution of India granted special autonomous status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to adopt its own Constitution (under Section 144 of the J&K Constitution) and separate state flag until August 2019.

Question 19

Who is the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Option A: Girish Chandra Murmu. Girish Chandra Murmu (GC Murmu), an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, was sworn in as the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on October 31, 2019.

Question 20

Match the Beaches in India (Column -X) with their corresponding states (Column -Y):

Choose the correct option:

Accepted Answer

Option A: 1-II, 2-I, 3-III. 1. Marina Beach is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (II)
2. Kovalam Beach is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (I)
3. Anjuna Beach is in North Goa (III).
Correct matching code: 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.

Question 21

Which initiative plays the most crucial role in boosting employment opportunities in India?

Accepted Answer

Option D: National Skills Development Mission. The National Skill Development Mission (NSDM), launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, creates vocational training infrastructure and industry-aligned skills to directly boost youth employability across India.

Question 22

Which of the following is/are famous Mughal gardens in Jammu and Kashmir?
I. Nishat Bagh
II. Shalimar Bagh
III. Achabal Garden

Choose the correct option:

Accepted Answer

Option B: I, II, and III. Nishat Bagh (built by Asif Khan in 1633), Shalimar Bagh (built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619), and Achabal Garden (laid out by Empress Nur Jahan in Anantnag) are all world-famous Mughal gardens in Kashmir. Hence, I, II, and III are all correct.

Question 23

Why was the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution abrogated in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Option D: All of the above. The abrogation of Article 370 and the J&K Constitution was undertaken to foster complete national integration, eliminate discriminatory residency/domicile barriers, extend fundamental central laws, and accelerate socio-economic development and investments across the region.

Question 24

When were the 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' methods of struggle first adopted in India?

Accepted Answer

Option B: 1905 Bengal Partition. The Swadeshi and Boycott movements were first adopted as mass agitation methods during the anti-partition agitation of Bengal in 1905, officially proclaimed at the Calcutta Town Hall on August 7, 1905.

Question 25

What is the name of the Channel launched by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for Indian Sign Language?

Accepted Answer

Option B: Bhartiya Sanketik Bhasha DTH Channel. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the dedicated 'Bhartiya Sanketik Bhasha' (Indian Sign Language) DTH channel under the PM e-VIDYA scheme to provide inclusive education to hearing-impaired learners.

Question 26

Who launched the 'Trade Watch', a weekly publication focusing on India's trade developments?

Accepted Answer

Option B: Directorate General of Foreign Trade. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched 'Trade Watch' as a periodic trade intelligence digest analyzing India's export-import trends and market developments.

Question 27

The 1965 war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ended with the signing of which agreement?

Accepted Answer

Option A: Tashkent Declaration. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 ended with the signing of the Tashkent Declaration on January 10, 1966, mediated by Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin between Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and President Ayub Khan.

Question 28

Which constitutional amendment replaced the position of Sadr-e-Riyasat with the title of Governor in Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Option C: 6th Amendment. The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir (Sixth Amendment) Act, 1965, amended the state constitution to replace the designation of 'Sadr-e-Riyasat' with 'Governor' and 'Prime Minister (Wazir-e-Azam)' with 'Chief Minister'.

Question 29

Match the following states with their corresponding folk dances:

Choose the correct option:

Accepted Answer

Option B: 1-I, 2-II, 3-III. 1. Andhra Pradesh: Lambadi and Dhimsa folk dances (I)
2. Gujarat: Bhavai and Juriun/Garba folk dances (II)
3. Kerala: Kathakali (classical) and Ottamthullal folk dance (III).
Correct matching code is 1-I, 2-II, 3-III.

Question 30

The art of Pashmina weaving in Kashmir is an example of which type of cultural expression?

Accepted Answer

Option C: Handicrafts. Pashmina shawl weaving (spun from Changthangi goat wool) is an indigenous textile handicraft with Geographical Indication (GI) tag, representing Kashmir's master craft heritage.

Question 31

Which of the following highlights the economic significance of Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Option B: It is renowned for tourism, houseboats, and shikara rides, contributing significantly to the local economy. Dal Lake, known as the 'Jewel in the crown of Kashmir', is the backbone of Srinagar's tourism economy through its iconic shikaras, heritage houseboats, floating vegetable markets, and handicraft trade.

Question 32

After the reorganization in 2019, how many districts are there in Jammu & Kashmir UT?

Accepted Answer

Option A: 20. Following the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh (consisting of Leh and Kargil districts), the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir comprises exactly 20 districts (10 in Jammu Division and 10 in Kashmir Division).

Question 33

Who among the following will aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir on matters that the assembly has powers to legislate?

Accepted Answer

Option B: The Council of Ministers. According to Section 53 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, there shall be a Council of Ministers consisting of not more than 10% of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly, with the Chief Minister at the head, to aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor on matters where the Assembly has legislative power.

Question 34

Which article of the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution (before 2019) defined the relationship between the state and the Union of India?

Accepted Answer

Option A: Article 3. Article 3 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir irrevocably declared: 'The State of Jammu and Kashmir is and shall be an integral part of the Union of India.'

Question 35

In accordance with the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019, how many women can be nominated by the Lieutenant Governor to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Option B: 2. Under Section 15 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Lieutenant Governor may nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly if, in his opinion, women are not adequately represented.

Question 36

Consider the following statements about Project HIMANK:
I. It is a project of NHAI
II. It is responsible for the construction of roads in J&K and Ladakh

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Option C: II only. Statement I is incorrect: Project HIMANK (established in 1985) is a landmark project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), not NHAI. Statement II is correct: Project HIMANK is known as 'The Mountain Tamers' and is responsible for constructing world-record high-altitude roads (like Umling La and Khardung La) across Ladakh and J&K. Hence, II only is correct.

Question 37

Choose the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "My aunt promised me a present."

Accepted Answer

Option D: I was promised a present by my aunt.. In changing 'My aunt (subject) promised (past simple) me (indirect object) a present (direct object)' to passive voice, the standard idiomatic construction promoting the personal indirect object is: 'I was promised a present by my aunt.'

Question 38

Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: I said to my sister, "Let us go to some hill station for a change."

Accepted Answer

Option C: I suggested to my sister that we should go to some hill station for a change.. In indirect speech, sentences starting with 'Let us' convey a proposal or suggestion. The reporting verb changes to 'suggested to / proposed to', followed by 'that we should...'. Hence: 'I suggested to my sister that we should go to some hill station for a change.'

Question 39

Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "If you don't keep quiet I shall shoot you," she said to him in a calm voice.

Accepted Answer

Option D: She warned him calmly that she would shoot him if he didn't keep quiet.. The threat represents a warning delivered in a calm manner. Pronouns shift from 'I' to 'she' and 'you' to 'him', with 'shall' becoming 'would': 'She warned him calmly that she would shoot him if he didn't keep quiet.'

Question 40

Fill in the blanks with suitable modal auxiliary verbs: Ramesh ______ be coming to see us tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

Option A: may. May' is used to express future possibility or uncertainty regarding a planned visit: 'Ramesh may be coming to see us tomorrow.

Question 41

Fill in the blanks with suitable modal auxiliary verbs: My grandfather is 86 years old but he ______ still read without his glasses.

Accepted Answer

Option B: can. Can' expresses present general physical capability/ability: '...he can still read without his glasses.

Question 42

Fill in the blanks: ______ weather was rainy, and we made ______ bet whether you would come.

Accepted Answer

Option C: The, a. Weather' in this specific situation refers to the specific prevailing weather of that day, taking the definite article 'The'. 'Made a bet' is a standard English idiomatic collocated phrase. Hence: 'The weather was rainy, and we made a bet...

Question 43

Which of the following best explains the author's statement, "An ounce of patience is worth a pound of brains"?

Accepted Answer

Option B: Without patience, intelligence cannot be effectively utilized. The proverb signifies that even a small amount of practical patience is vastly superior and more beneficial than abundant intellect (brains) if one lacks the emotional endurance to apply it calmly.

Question 44

Which of the following is the most likely explanation of the author's metaphorical statement, "it is not every garden that grows the herbs to make it with"?

Accepted Answer

Option A: It is only a small number of people that are found observing patience in life.. The metaphor 'not every garden grows the herbs' correlates directly with the author's earlier clause 'few can practise it', meaning genuine patience is cultivated and observed by only a few rare individuals.

Question 45

The writer's statement, "They think every person's burden to be light and their own feathers to be heavy as lead," holds great significance. It implies that:

Accepted Answer

Option B: They feel that they alone face serious problems while others have a nice time. The vivid contrast between another's heavy burden (viewed lightly) and one's own minor issues/feathers (felt as heavy as lead) highlights self-pity and the egocentric perception that one is uniquely suffering while others enjoy an easy life.

Question 46

The writer's statement "It is their fancy rather than their fate" suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Option C: They are unhappy because they think that way and not because it is their destiny. 'Fancy' means imagination/mindset whereas 'fate' means external destiny. The author clarifies that people's perpetual misery is a product of their pessimistic attitude rather than unavoidable bad luck.

Question 47

Choose the correct synonym of the given word: LAXITY

Accepted Answer

Option D: Lethargy. 'Laxity' means lack of strictness, care, or discipline; sluggishness or slackness. Among the options, 'Lethargy' (or slackness) is the closest synonym.

Question 48

Choose the correct antonym of the word: LISSOME

Accepted Answer

Option B: Ungainly. 'Lissome' means slim, supple, flexible, and graceful in movement. Its direct antonym is 'Ungainly', which means awkward, clumsy, or ungraceful.

Question 49

Fill in the blanks: The dog took a ______ during his walk and raised his ______ to show that he was tired.

Accepted Answer

Option C: pause; paws. Pause' means a temporary stop/break, while 'paws' refers to the feet of an animal: 'The dog took a pause during his walk and raised his paws...

Question 50

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: Be the embodiment or perfect example of

Accepted Answer

Option B: Personify. 'Personify' (or Epitomize) means to represent a quality or concept in human form or to be the ultimate embodiment/archetype of something.

Question 51

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: A story in verse

Accepted Answer

Option B: Ballad. A 'Ballad' is a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas, traditionally passed down orally.

Question 52

Fill in the blanks: Did you try looking ______ the door or ______ the cupboard?

Accepted Answer

Option D: behind, in. One naturally searches 'behind' a door (in the space hidden by an open/closed door) and 'in' (or inside) a cupboard where items are stored. Hence: 'behind the door or in the cupboard'.

Question 53

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank: Even at the risk of economic loss, he ______ refused to take the beaten track.

Accepted Answer

Option C: steadfastly. Steadfastly' means with firm, unwavering purpose and determination, which fits the sentence: 'he steadfastly refused to take the beaten track.

Question 54

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, to ensure the meaning is clear and relevant. If there is no error, select 'No error': The visitors complained at (A) / the poor accommodation (B) / they were provided with (C) / No error (D)

Accepted Answer

Option A: The visitors complained at. The correct preposition with the verb 'complain' when referring to a grievance or condition is 'about' or 'of', not 'at'. It should read: 'The visitors complained about the poor accommodation...'. Therefore, part (A) contains the error.

Question 55

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, to ensure the meaning is clear and relevant. If there is no error, select 'No error': Arjun's parents died when he was young and (A) / he looked after his uncle (B) / who had no children. (C) / No error (D)

Accepted Answer

Option B: he looked after his uncle. In part (B), the context implies Arjun was brought up / cared for by his uncle after his parents died. The passive voice 'he was looked after by his uncle' is required. Using active 'he looked after his uncle' creates an illogical meaning.

Question 56

Choose the correct meaning of the given Idiom: Harp on

Accepted Answer

Option D: To keep on talking. To 'harp on' (or harp on about something) means to talk or complain repeatedly and tiresomely about a single subject.

Question 57

Choose the correct meaning of the given Idiom: A storm in a teacup

Accepted Answer

Option B: Much excitement over something trivial. A 'storm in a teacup' (or tempest in a teapot) refers to great anger, excitement, or commotion over a trivial or unimportant matter.

Question 58

Choose the option that best conveys the sentence: She asked, "Where are you going?"

Accepted Answer

Option A: She asked where I was going.. In indirect reporting of WH-questions, the interrogative sentence changes into assertive word order (Subject + Verb) and the present continuous ('are you going') shifts to past continuous ('I was going'): 'She asked where I was going.'

Question 59

Out of the given group of words, choose the misspelt one.

Accepted Answer

Option C: Accomodation. The correct spelling is 'Accommodation' (with double 'c' and double 'm'). 'Accomodation' is misspelt.

Question 60

Fill in the blanks: I saw ______ old woman yesterday.

Accepted Answer

Option D: an. The word 'old' begins with a vowel sound (/oʊ/), hence the indefinite article 'an' is used: 'I saw an old woman yesterday.'

Question 61

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and fill in the blank space:

$1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, (...), 54$

Accepted Answer

Option A: 27. The pattern alternates multiplying by 2 and multiplying by 1.5:
- $1 	imes 2 = 2$
- $2 	imes 1.5 = 3$
- $3 	imes 2 = 6$
- $6 	imes 1.5 = 9$
- $9 	imes 2 = 18$
- $18 	imes 1.5 = 27$
- $27 	imes 2 = 54$.
Hence, the missing number is 27.

Question 62

Choose the missing term out of the given alternatives: AB, BA, ABC, CBA, ABCD, ...?

Accepted Answer

Option D: DCBA. The sequence presents a group of letters in alphabetical order followed immediately by its complete reversal:
- AB → BA (reversal)
- ABC → CBA (reversal)
- ABCD → DCBA (reversal).
Hence, the next term is DCBA.

Question 63

A thief is noticed by a policeman from a distance of 300 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. The thief and the policeman run at the rate of $10	ext{ km/h}$ and $11	ext{ km/h}$, respectively. What is the distance between them after 6 mins?

Accepted Answer

Option A: 200 m. Relative speed of the policeman with respect to the thief:
$$v_{	ext{rel}} = 11 - 10 = 1	ext{ km/h} = 1 	imes \frac{1000	ext{ m}}{60	ext{ min}} = \frac{50}{3}	ext{ m/min}$$
Distance gained by policeman in 6 minutes:
$$d_{	ext{gained}} = \frac{50}{3} 	imes 6 = 100	ext{ metres}$$
Distance remaining between them after 6 minutes:
$$d_{	ext{remaining}} = 300 - 100 = 200	ext{ metres}.$$

Question 64

**Statement:** In today's world, no country is fully self-sufficient.

**Conclusions:**
I. A country cannot grow and produce everything it requires on its own.
II. Countrymen in general have become lazy.

Choose the correct Answer:

Accepted Answer

Option C: Only conclusion I follows. Conclusion I directly restates the economic reality of the statement that no country possesses all natural resources and capacity to produce 100% of its needs. Conclusion II makes an unjustified, subjective generalization not supported by the premise. Hence, only Conclusion I follows.

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When was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implemented in Jammu and Kashmir?

Which ministry/department is responsible for the functioning of 'Pratyush', India's high-performance computing (HPC) system?

Match the following ports with their Corresponding states:| Column - X (Port) | Column - Y (State) || :--- | :--- || 1. Mormugao Port | I. Maharashtra || 2. Jawaharlal Nehru Port | II. Goa || 3. Kamarajar Port | III. Tamil Nadu |Choose the correct Option:

When did the Union Cabinet approve the "One Nation, One Subscription" Scheme with an aim to provide nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications?

What was the primary objective of the 2nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution?

Which ancient kingdom of Kashmir was known for its Buddhist heritage?

Who was the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India, which was constituted in 2017?

Which section of the Jammu Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 abolished the legislative council of the existing state of Jammu & Kashmir?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A): The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, led to the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories.Reason (R): It was implemented to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.Which of the following is the correct Answer:

Match the following wars with their corresponding periods:| Column - X (War) | Column - Y (Period) || :--- | :--- || 1. First Anglo-Maratha War | I. 1848-1849 || 2. Second Sikh War | II. 1775-1782 || 3. Third Mysore War | III. 1790-1792 |Choose the correct option:

Which of the following national parks are located in Jammu and Kashmir?I. Dachigam National ParkII. Kaziranga National ParkIII. Kishtwar High Altitude National ParkWhich of the following options is/are correct?

Match Column - X with Column - Y and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:| Column - X | Column - Y || :--- | :--- || 1. Grand Canyon | I. Canada || 2. Lake Winnipeg | II. New Zealand || 3. Southern Alps | III. USA |Choose the correct option:

Which operation was launched to regain control of Kargil during the 1999 war?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A): The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the equator.Reason (R): Low insolation and weak convection currents over the equator cause the atmosphere to expand.Which of the following is the correct answer?

Which major mountain range forms the northern boundary of Ladakh, contributing to its isolation and strategic significance?

Which constitutional provision allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own flag before 2019?

Who is the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

Match the Beaches in India (Column -X) with their corresponding states (Column -Y):| Column - X | Column - Y || :--- | :--- || 1. Marina Beach | I. Kerala || 2. Kovalam Beach | II. Tamil Nadu || 3. Anjuna Beach | III. Goa |Choose the correct option:

Which initiative plays the most crucial role in boosting employment opportunities in India?

Which of the following is/are famous Mughal gardens in Jammu and Kashmir?I. Nishat BaghII. Shalimar BaghIII. Achabal GardenChoose the correct option:

Why was the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution abrogated in 2019?

When were the 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' methods of struggle first adopted in India?

What is the name of the Channel launched by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for Indian Sign Language?

Who launched the 'Trade Watch', a weekly publication focusing on India's trade developments?

The 1965 war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ended with the signing of which agreement?

Which constitutional amendment replaced the position of Sadr-e-Riyasat with the title of Governor in Jammu and Kashmir?

Match the following states with their corresponding folk dances:| Column - X | Column - Y || :--- | :--- || 1. Andhra Pradesh | I. Lambadi, Dhimsa || 2. Gujarat | II. Bhavai, Juriun || 3. Kerala | III. Kathakali, Ottamthullal |Choose the correct option:

The art of Pashmina weaving in Kashmir is an example of which type of cultural expression?

Which of the following highlights the economic significance of Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir?

After the reorganization in 2019, how many districts are there in Jammu & Kashmir UT?

Who among the following will aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir on matters that the assembly has powers to legislate?

Which article of the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution (before 2019) defined the relationship between the state and the Union of India?

In accordance with the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019, how many women can be nominated by the Lieutenant Governor to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir?

Consider the following statements about Project HIMANK:I. It is a project of NHAIII. It is responsible for the construction of roads in J&K and LadakhWhich of the above statements is/are correct?

Choose the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "My aunt promised me a present."

Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: I said to my sister, "Let us go to some hill station for a change."

Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "If you don't keep quiet I shall shoot you," she said to him in a calm voice.

Fill in the blanks with suitable modal auxiliary verbs: Ramesh ______ be coming to see us tomorrow.

Fill in the blanks with suitable modal auxiliary verbs: My grandfather is 86 years old but he ______ still read without his glasses.

Fill in the blanks: ______ weather was rainy, and we made ______ bet whether you would come.

Which of the following best explains the author's statement, "An ounce of patience is worth a pound of brains"?

Which of the following is the most likely explanation of the author's metaphorical statement, "it is not every garden that grows the herbs to make it with"?

The writer's statement, "They think every person's burden to be light and their own feathers to be heavy as lead," holds great significance. It implies that:

The writer's statement "It is their fancy rather than their fate" suggests that:

Choose the correct synonym of the given word: LAXITY

Choose the correct antonym of the word: LISSOME

Fill in the blanks: The dog took a ______ during his walk and raised his ______ to show that he was tired.

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: Be the embodiment or perfect example of

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: A story in verse

Fill in the blanks: Did you try looking ______ the door or ______ the cupboard?

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank: Even at the risk of economic loss, he ______ refused to take the beaten track.

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, to ensure the meaning is clear and relevant. If there is no error, select 'No error': The visitors complained at (A) / the poor accommodation (B) / they were provided with (C) / No error (D)

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, to ensure the meaning is clear and relevant. If there is no error, select 'No error': Arjun's parents died when he was young and (A) / he looked after his uncle (B) / who had no children. (C) / No error (D)

Choose the correct meaning of the given Idiom: Harp on

Choose the correct meaning of the given Idiom: A storm in a teacup

Choose the option that best conveys the sentence: She asked, "Where are you going?"

Out of the given group of words, choose the misspelt one.

Fill in the blanks: I saw ______ old woman yesterday.

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and fill in the blank space:1,2,3,6,9,18,(...),541, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, (...), 541,2,3,6,9,18,(...),54

Choose the missing term out of the given alternatives: AB, BA, ABC, CBA, ABCD, ...?

A thief is noticed by a policeman from a distance of 300 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. The thief and the policeman run at the rate of 10 km/h10\text{ km/h}10 km/h and 11 km/h11\text{ km/h}11 km/h, respectively. What is the distance between them after 6 mins?

Statement: In today's world, no country is fully self-sufficient.Conclusions:I. A country cannot grow and produce everything it requires on its own.II. Countrymen in general have become lazy.Choose the correct Answer:

P is Q's sister. R is Q's mother. S is R's father. T is S's mother. How is P related to T?

Dog : Bark :: Goat : ?

There are five buildings called D, E, F, G and H in a row (not necessarily in that order). D is to the West of E. H is to the East of F and the West of D, E is to the West of G. Which is the building in the middle?

Choose one out of the four given alternatives, which mentions the quality common to the three given words: Coal : Iron : Mica

Which one of the following Venn diagrams best illustrates the three classes: Rhombus, Quadrilaterals, Polygons

Find out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet (shown in (Z)) is folded at the dotted line.

An Informal gathering happens when a group of people get together in a casual, relaxed manner. Which of the following is the best example of an informal gathering?

Five friends - A, B, C, D, and E - were born on different days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The following clues help determine their birth-days:I. A was born before B but after CII. D was born on Thursday.III. E was not born on Wednesday.On which day was B born?

If roll numbers are generated in the format 2024XX0001, where "2024" represents the year, "XX" is the centre code, and "0001" is the candidate number, what does roll number 2024DL0020 indicate?

In a given pattern, the relationship between the first and second letters is as follows:D→c, G→f, J→i, M→?\text{D} → \text{c},\ \text{G} → \text{f},\ \text{J} → \text{i},\ \text{M} → ?D→c, G→f, J→i, M→?What is the missing letter?

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given sequence?CBABABAB, BACBABAB, BABACBAB, BABABACB, BCABABAB, ______

A matrix of certain characters is given. These characters follow a certain trend, row-wise and/or column-wise. Find out this trend and choose the missing character accordingly:| 8 | 13 | 30 || 10 | 8 | 21 || 14 | 7 | ? |Choose the correct option:

Determine which of the four alternatives illustrates the pattern formed when the transparent sheet (as shown in (Z)) is folded along the dotted line.

Choose the word that can be created using the letters from the word "AUTOGRAPHS":

Select the word that does not belong to the group:

Match the following ports with their Corresponding states:

| Column - X (Port) | Column - Y (State) |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1. Mormugao Port | I. Maharashtra |
| 2. Jawaharlal Nehru Port | II. Goa |
| 3. Kamarajar Port | III. Tamil Nadu |

Choose the correct Option:

Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, led to the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories.
Reason (R): It was implemented to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Which of the following is the correct Answer:

Match the following wars with their corresponding periods:

| Column - X (War) | Column - Y (Period) |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1. First Anglo-Maratha War | I. 1848-1849 |
| 2. Second Sikh War | II. 1775-1782 |
| 3. Third Mysore War | III. 1790-1792 |

Choose the correct option:

Which of the following national parks are located in Jammu and Kashmir?
I. Dachigam National Park
II. Kaziranga National Park
III. Kishtwar High Altitude National Park

Which of the following options is/are correct?

Match Column - X with Column - Y and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:

| Column - X | Column - Y |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1. Grand Canyon | I. Canada |
| 2. Lake Winnipeg | II. New Zealand |
| 3. Southern Alps | III. USA |

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the equator.
Reason (R): Low insolation and weak convection currents over the equator cause the atmosphere to expand.

Which of the following is the correct answer?

Match the Beaches in India (Column -X) with their corresponding states (Column -Y):

| Column - X | Column - Y |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1. Marina Beach | I. Kerala |
| 2. Kovalam Beach | II. Tamil Nadu |
| 3. Anjuna Beach | III. Goa |

Choose the correct option:

Which of the following is/are famous Mughal gardens in Jammu and Kashmir?
I. Nishat Bagh
II. Shalimar Bagh
III. Achabal Garden

Choose the correct option:

Match the following states with their corresponding folk dances:

| Column - X | Column - Y |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1. Andhra Pradesh | I. Lambadi, Dhimsa |
| 2. Gujarat | II. Bhavai, Juriun |
| 3. Kerala | III. Kathakali, Ottamthullal |

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements about Project HIMANK:
I. It is a project of NHAI
II. It is responsible for the construction of roads in J&K and Ladakh

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Fill in the blanks: weather was rainy, and we made bet whether you would come.

Fill in the blanks: The dog took a during his walk and raised his to show that he was tired.

Fill in the blanks: Did you try looking the door or the cupboard?

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and fill in the blank space:

$1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, (...), 54$

A thief is noticed by a policeman from a distance of 300 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. The thief and the policeman run at the rate of $10\text{ km/h}$ and $11\text{ km/h}$ , respectively. What is the distance between them after 6 mins?

Statement: In today's world, no country is fully self-sufficient.

Conclusions:
I. A country cannot grow and produce everything it requires on its own.
II. Countrymen in general have become lazy.

Choose the correct Answer:

In a given pattern, the relationship between the first and second letters is as follows:
$\text{D} → \text{c},\ \text{G} → \text{f},\ \text{J} → \text{i},\ \text{M} → ?$
What is the missing letter?

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given sequence?

CBABABAB, BACBABAB, BABACBAB, BABABACB, BCABABAB, ______

A matrix of certain characters is given. These characters follow a certain trend, row-wise and/or column-wise. Find out this trend and choose the missing character accordingly:

| 8 | 13 | 30 |
| 10 | 8 | 21 |
| 14 | 7 | ? |

Choose the correct option:

If $3x - 5y = 12$ and $x/y = 7/3$ , what is the value of $x$ and $y$ ?

How much profit did Lakshay earn on the cost price of an article by selling it?
I. He got 15% discount on the marked price at the time of purchase
II. He sold it for Rs. 2040
III. He earned 2% profit on the marked price

Choose the correct option:

If $x - \frac{1}{x} = 6$ , then what is the value of $\left(x + \frac{1}{x}\right)$ ?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. Tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact.
II. The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.

Choose the correct Statement:

The top of a 15-metre high tower makes an angle of depression of $60^\circ$ with the bottom of an electric pole and an angle of depression of $30^\circ$ with the top of the pole. What is the height of the electric pole?

The circumference of the base of a cylindrical vessel is 44 cm and its height is 25 cm. How many litres of water can it hold? (Take $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$ )

The histogram below shows the time taken by workers to complete a task:

| Time interval (hours) | Number of workers |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1-2 | 3 |
| 2-3 | 7 |
| 3-4 | 12 |
| 4-5 | 10 |
| 5-6 | 8 |

What is the cumulative frequency of workers completing the task in less than 5 hours?

If $\tan \theta = \frac{5}{12}$ , what is the value of $\sec \theta$ ?

The maximum difference between the amount invested in Raw materials and the value of sales of finished goods was during the year?
(Raw materials vs. Sales: 2000: 130 vs 210; 2001: 235 vs 310; 2002: 430 vs 550; 2003: 340 vs 420; 2004: 565 vs 640; 2005: 440 vs 480)

The radius of a hemisphere is 7 cm. Find the total surface area of the hemisphere. (consider $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$ )

Which printer can be used to print on textiles?
I. Laser printer
II. Dot-matrix printer
III. Electrostatic plotter
IV. Dye sublimation printer

Choose the correct Answer:

Consider the following statements:
I. SRAM requires periodic refresh to re-write data into memory
II. SRAM is used in the processor as fast cache memory

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
The vision of Digital India launched by the Government of India is centred on:
I. Creating transportation infrastructure in states
II. Digital Empowerment of Every Citizen

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
Statement (I): An emulator can be used to test and debug another program or device
Statement (II): An Emulator is a mixture of hardware and/or software to imitate another program or device

Choose the correct Statements:

Which of the following is an application software?
I. Unix
II. Mac OS
III. MS Office

Choose the correct Answer:

Consider the following statements:
I. The control unit of the CPU is used to process and store data.
II. The CPU's ALU can perform both arithmetic and logical operations.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Which of the following is an E-mail protocol?
I. SMTP
II. ICMP
III. IMAP
IV. POP3

Choose the correct Answer: