The speed of two trains are in the ratio 6: 7. If the second train runs 364 km in 4 hours, then the speed of first train is ?
💡Correct Answer: Option C ($78\text{ km/h}$)
Speed of second train =4 hr364 km=91 km/hr. Ratio S2S1=76⟹S1=91×76=13×6=78 km/hr.
Q4
Basic MathematicsProblems on Ages
The ages of X and Y are in the proportion of 6:5 and total of their ages is 44 years. The proportion of their ages after 8 years will be?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (8:7)
Let ages be 6x and 5x. 6x+5x=44⟹11x=44⟹x=4. Present ages: X=24 yrs, Y=20 yrs. After 8 years: X=24+8=32 yrs, Y=20+8=28 yrs. Ratio =32:28=8:7.
Q5
Basic MathematicsProblems on Ages
If Raj was one-third as old as Rahim 5 years back and Raj is 17 years old now, How old is Rahim now?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (41)
Raj's present age =17 years. 5 years ago, Raj was 17−5=12 years. 5 years ago, Rahim was 3×12=36 years. Rahim's present age =36+5=41 years.
Q6
Basic MathematicsProblems on Ages
Six years ago the ratio of the ages of Preeti and Ruchi was 6: 5. After four years the ratio of their ages will be 11: 10. What is Ruchi's present age?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (16)
Let ages 6 years ago be 6x and 5x. Present ages =6x+6 and 5x+6. In 4 years: 5x+106x+10=1011⟹60x+100=55x+110⟹5x=10⟹x=2. Ruchi's present age =5(2)+6=16 years.
Q7
Basic MathematicsStatistics: Corrected Mean
The mean of 50 observations was 36. It was found later that an observation 48 was wrongly taken as 23. The corrected new mean is?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (36.5)
Original sum =50×36=1800. Corrected sum =1800−23+48=1825. Corrected mean =501825=36.5.
Q8
Basic MathematicsAverages: Weight Inclusions
The average weight of a class of 24 students is 35 kg. If the weight of the teacher be included, the average rises by 400 g. The weight of the teacher is?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (45)
Total students weight =24×35=840 kg. New total people =25, new average =35+0.4=35.4 kg. Total weight =25×35.4=885 kg. Teacher's weight =885−840=45 kg.
Q9
Basic MathematicsAverages: Cricket Scores
The average of runs of a cricket player of 10 innings was 32. How many runs must he make in his next innings so as to increase his average of runs by 4?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (76)
Runs in 10 innings =10×32=320. Required average for 11 innings =32+4=36. Required total runs =11×36=396. Runs in 11th inning =396−320=76 runs.
Q10
Basic MathematicsTime and Work
A can do a piece of work in 4 hours; B and C can do it in 3 hours. A and C can do it in 2 hours. How long will B alone take to do it?
If A and B together can complete a piece of work in 15 days and B alone in 20 days, in how many days can A alone complete the work?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (60 days)
A=(A+B)−B=151−201=604−3=601. A alone takes 60 days.
Q12
Basic MathematicsTime and Work: Cyclic Pairs
If A and B together can complete a work in 18 days, A and C together in 12 days and B and C together in 9 days, then B alone can do the work in ?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (24 days)
2(A+B+C)=181+121+91=362+3+4=369=41⟹(A+B+C)=81. B=(A+B+C)−(A+C)=81−121=243−2=241. B alone completes the work in 24 days.
Q13
Basic MathematicsRatio and Proportion
If a:b=1:2 and b:c=3:4 find a:b:c?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (3:6:8)
a:b=1:2=3:6 and b:c=3:4=6:8⟹a:b:c=3:6:8.
Q14
Basic MathematicsRatio and Proportion: Divisibility
If the ratio of men to women at a party is 4:7, which of the following could be the number of people at the party?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (66)
Total parts =4+7=11. The total number of people must be an integer multiple of 11. Among the given options, only 66 is divisible by 11 (11×6=66).
Q15
Basic MathematicsMixtures and Alligations
A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio 4:3. If 5 litres of water is added to the mixture, the ratio becomes 4:5. Find the quantity of alcohol in the given mixture?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (10)
Let alcohol =4x, water =3x. When 5L water is added: 3x+54x=54⟹20x=12x+20⟹8x=20⟹x=2.5. Alcohol quantity =4x=4(2.5)=10 litres.
Q16
Basic MathematicsHCF and LCM
The HCF of two numbers 12906 and 14818 is 478. Their LCM is?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (400086)
LCM=HCFProduct of Numbers=47812906×14818=27×14818=400086.
Q17
Basic MathematicsHCF and LCM: Divisibility and Remainders
The least multiple of 13, which on dividing by 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves remainder 2 in each case is ?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (2522)
LCM(4,5,6,7,8)=840. Required number is of form 840k+2. Testing k=3: 840(3)+2=2520+2=2522. 2522÷13=194 (exactly divisible by 13).
Q18
Basic MathematicsNumber System: Perfect Squares
The smallest square number divisible by 10, 16 and 24 is?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (3600)
LCM(10,16,24)=240=24×31×51. To make it a perfect square, multiply by 3×5=15⟹240×15=3600=602.
Q19
Basic MathematicsMensuration: Surface Area of Cube
If each edge of a cube is increased by 50%, find the percentage increase in Its surface area?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (125%)
Surface Area A=6s2. New edge s′=1.5s. New Area A′=6(1.5s)2=2.25×(6s2)=2.25A. Percentage increase =(2.25−1)×100%=125%.
Q20
Basic MathematicsMensuration: 3D Diagonal of Cuboid
Find the length of the longest pole that can be placed in a room 12 m long 8 m broad and 9 m high?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (17 m)
Length of space diagonal =l2+b2+h2=122+82+92=144+64+81=289=17 m.
Q21
Basic ReasoningDirection Sense Test: Pythagoras Theorem
From his house, Avinash went to Kapil's house situated 500 m towards the north-east of his own house. From there, both of them went to Varun's house situated 400 m towards the south of Kapil's house. What is the shortest distance between Avinash's current location and his location at the beginning?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (300 m)
In right triangle with hypotenuse 500m (NE path) and vertical south leg 400m: By Pythagorean theorem, horizontal base =5002−4002=250000−160000=90000=300 m.
Q22
Basic ReasoningDirection Sense Test
Tina is to the 75 m south east of veena. Rina is to the 75 m south west of veena. Tina is to the ________ of Rina?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (East)
Veena is at origin. Tina is at (+x,−y) and Rina is at (−x,−y) on the same horizontal south line. Therefore, Tina is directly to the East of Rina.
Q23
Basic ReasoningDirection Sense Test: Angles & Turns
A man is facing towards the east. He then turns 45∘ anti-clockwise, again 180∘ anti-clockwise and then 225∘ clockwise. In which direction is he facing now?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (East)
Initial direction = East (0∘). Anti-clockwise turns: +45∘+180∘=+225∘. Clockwise turn: −225∘. Net rotation =+225∘−225∘=0∘. He is still facing East.
Q24
Basic ReasoningDirection Sense Test
Rishabh starts walking towards the west. After walking 70 m he turns to the left and walks 35 m straight. He turns left again and walks 30 m, again he turns to the left and walks a distance of 35 m. How far is he from the starting point ?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (40 m)
Starts (0,0) → West to (-70, 0) → South to (-70, -35) → East 30m to (-40, -35) → North 35m to (-40, 0). Distance from start (0,0)=40 m.
Q25
Basic ReasoningBlood Relations
In a family of 8 persons with two couples, P is the son of Q and brother of R. S is the daughter of M, who is married to R. T is the aunt of S and mother of V. R's nephew Who is the son of P and has a sister V. How is V related to M?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Niece)
V is the daughter of P and T (P is M's brother-in-law). Therefore, V is the Niece of M.
Q26
Basic ReasoningBlood Relations: Dialogue Based
Introducing Rukmani, Vijay said, " She is the mother of the son of only brother of my wife." What is the relation of Rukmani's husband with Vijay?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Brother-in-law)
Vijay's wife's only brother is Vijay's Brother-in-law. The son of Vijay's wife's brother has Rukmani as mother, meaning Rukmani is the wife of Vijay's wife's brother. Thus, Rukmani's husband is Vijay's Brother-in-law (Saala).
Q27
Basic ReasoningBlood Relations
Dev is the brother of Sneha and son of Mayank. Swati is the sister of Sneha. How is Mayank related to Swati?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Father)
Dev, Sneha, and Swati are siblings. Since Mayank is Dev's father, Mayank is also Swati's Father.
Q28
Basic ReasoningClassification: Letter Odd One Out
Three of the following four letter groups are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (MNOQ)
In QSUW (+2, +2, +2), BDFH (+2, +2, +2), and EGIK (+2, +2, +2), the gap between consecutive letters is uniformly +2. In MNOQ (M → N is +1, N → O is +1, O → Q is +2), the pattern is different.
Q29
Basic ReasoningClassification: Word Odd One Out
Three of the following four terms are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Moon)
Mercury, Uranus, and Saturn are celestial Planets orbiting the Sun. Moon is a natural Satellite orbiting the Earth.
Q30
Basic ReasoningClassification: Word Odd One Out
Three of the following four terms are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Gardening)
Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Painter are professional tradespeople/occupations (nouns), whereas Gardening is an activity/gerund.
Q31
Basic ReasoningAnalogy: Person & Abstinence
'Meat' is related to 'Vegetarian' in the same way as 'Alcohol' is related to' ________ '?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Teetotaller)
A Vegetarian is a person who abstains from eating Meat. Similarly, a Teetotaller is a person who completely abstains from consuming Alcohol.
Q32
Basic ReasoningNumber Analogy
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. 6:18 :: 14: ?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (98)
Pattern: n:2n2. For 6:262=236=18. For 14:2142=2196=98.
Q33
Basic ReasoningLetter Analogy
Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. EGJ:JLO :: ________ :TVY?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (OQT)
Pattern is +5 to each letter: E(+5)=J, G(+5)=L, J(+5)=O. Working backwards from TVY by subtracting 5: T(-5)=O, V(-5)=Q, Y(-5)=T ⟹ OQT.
Q34
Basic ReasoningCoding-Decoding: Letter Positional Sum
If 'J' coded as '20' and 'BAT' is coded as '46' then how will 'CRICKET' be coded?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (138)
Rule: Sum of alphabetical positions multiplied by 2. J = 10×2=20. BAT = (2+1+20)×2=23×2=46. CRICKET = (3+18+9+3+11+5+20)×2=69×2=138.
Q35
Basic ReasoningCoding-Decoding: Triplet Reversal
In a code language, DISTRIBUTION is written as SIDIRTTUBNOI. How will ABBREVIATING be written in that language?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (BBAVERTAIGNI)
The 12-letter word is divided into 4 triplets: ABB → BBA, REV → VER, IAT → TAI, ING → GNI ⟹ BBAVERTAIGNI.
Q36
Basic ReasoningCoding-Decoding: Direct Alphabet Positions
In a code language, CLIMAX is written as 312913124. How will RESIGN be written as in that language?
Identify the number that does NOT belong in the given series: 5, 9, 17, 29, 55, 65?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (29)
The standard power-of-2 difference series is +4,+8,+16,+32: 5+4=9, 9+8=17, 17+16=33 (not 29), and 33+32=65. Therefore, 29 is the wrong number in the series.
Q39
Basic ReasoningNumber Series: Cubic Patterns
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series: 7, 14, 33, 70, 131, ?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (222)
Pattern is n3+6: 13+6=7, 23+6=14, 33+6=33, 43+6=70, 53+6=131, 63+6=216+6=222.
Q40
Basic ReasoningNumber Series
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series: 3, 7, 16, 35, ?, 153.
General Awareness & ScienceInternational Borders of India
Which of the following country shares the longest land boundary with India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bangladesh)
India shares its longest international land border with Bangladesh, extending across 4,096.7 km through five Indian states.
Q42
General Awareness & ScienceWorld Happiness Report 2024
In the World Happiness Report 2024, what is India's ranking?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (126)
In the World Happiness Report 2024 published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, India ranked 126th out of 143 surveyed nations.
Q43
General Awareness & SciencePlaces of Worship: Zoroastrianism
Fire temple is the place of worship of which of the following religion?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Zoroastrianism (Parsi Religion))
A Fire Temple (Agiary / Atash Behram) is the traditional sacred place of worship for followers of Zoroastrianism (Parsis), where an eternal sacred flame is kept perpetually burning.
Q44
General Awareness & ScienceFundamentals of Ecology
Ecology deals with
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Relation between organisms and their environment)
Ecology (from Greek 'oikos' meaning house) is the branch of biology that studies the interactions and interrelationships between living organisms and their abiotic/biotic environment.
Q45
General Awareness & ScienceNicknames of Indian States
Which state is also known as the "Fruit Bowl" of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Himachal Pradesh)
Himachal Pradesh is widely celebrated as the 'Fruit Bowl of India' (and Apple State of India) due to its temperate climatic conditions producing abundant apples, peaches, plums, apricots, and pears.
Q46
General Awareness & ScienceHistoric Tournaments in India
Durand Cup is associated with the game of
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Football)
The Durand Cup, founded in 1888 in Shimla by Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third oldest in the world.
Q47
General Awareness & ScienceBattle of Plassey (1757)
The Battle of Plassey was fought in
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1757)
The historic Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daulah, establishing British dominance in Bengal.
Q48
General Awareness & ScienceBuddhist Canonical Literature
Tripitakas are sacred books of
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Buddhists)
The Tripitaka (Three Baskets: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka) written in the Pali language comprises the canonical sacred scriptures of Buddhism.
Q49
General Awareness & ScienceEconomic Nationalism & Drain of Wealth
The theory of economic drain of India during British imperialism was propounded by
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dadabhai Naoroji)
Dadabhai Naoroji (the 'Grand Old Man of India') first formulated and popularized the 'Drain of Wealth' theory in his landmark book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (1901).
Q50
General Awareness & ScienceBhakti Movement & Contemporary Rulers
Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas, was a contemporary of which of the following rulers?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Akbar)
Goswami Tulsidas (1532–1623 CE), who composed the epic Awadhi poem 'Ramcharitmanas', lived during the 16th century reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Q51
General Awareness & SciencePhysical Geography: Latitudes & Hemispheres
The southernmost point of peninsular India, that is, Kanyakumari, is
💡Correct Answer: Option D (North of the Equator)
Kanyakumari is situated at latitude 8∘4′ N, which lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, North of the Equator (0∘).
Q52
General Awareness & ScienceBharat Ratna 2024 Recipients
Who among the following is NOT conferred with Bharat Ratna in the year 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Manmohan Singh)
In 2024, Bharat Ratna was awarded to five eminent personalities: Karpoori Thakur, Lal Krishna Advani, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. Dr. Manmohan Singh was not conferred the award.
Q53
General Awareness & ScienceNational Symbols & Vedic Literature
The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Mundka Upanishad)
India's national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' ("Truth alone triumphs") inscribed in Devanagari script is an aphorism taken from the ancient Mundaka Upanishad (Mundakopanishad 3.1.6).
Q54
General Awareness & ScienceNational Song vs National Anthem
The National Song of India was written and composed by
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bankim Chandra Chattarijee)
The National Song of India, 'Vande Mataram', was written in Sanskritized Bengali by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his 1882 novel 'Anandamath'. (The National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was composed by Rabindranath Tagore).
Q55
General Awareness & ScienceTraditional Textiles & Embroidery
Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lucknow)
Chikankari is a delicate, world-famous traditional hand embroidery style practiced on muslin and fine fabrics, centered in the historic city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (GI Tagged).
Q56
General Awareness & ScienceIndian Classical Dances & Origins
Kathak, a classical dance form, originated from
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Uttar Pradesh)
Kathak, derived from Sanskrit 'Katha' (storytellers / Kathakars), is a major classical Indian dance form that originated in Northern India, primarily Uttar Pradesh.
Q57
General Awareness & ScienceChemistry: States of Elements
Which of the following is a non-metal that remains liquid at room temperature?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bromine)
Bromine (Br2, atomic number 35) is the only non-metallic element in the periodic table that exists in a liquid state at standard room temperature and pressure (25∘C). (Mercury is the only liquid metal).
Q58
General Awareness & ScienceChemistry: Allotropes of Carbon
The hardest substance available on earth is
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Diamond)
Diamond, a crystalline allotrope of carbon with sp3 hybridized covalent tetrahedral network bonding, is the hardest known naturally occurring mineral on Earth, rating 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Q59
General Awareness & SciencePhysics: Sound Waves & Units
What is the unit for measuring the amplitude of a sound?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Decibel)
The amplitude, sound pressure level, and loudness of acoustic sound waves are measured on a logarithmic scale in Decibels (dB).
Q60
General Awareness & SciencePhysics: Electrical Instruments
Electric current is measured by
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ammeter)
An Ammeter is an electrical instrument connected in series within a circuit to measure the magnitude of electric current flow in Amperes (A).
Q61
General Awareness & ScienceBiology: Plant Reproduction
Pollination is best defined as
💡Correct Answer: Option A (transfer of pollen from anther to stigma)
In flowering plant botany, pollination is the biological process of transferring pollen grains from the male anther to the female receptive stigma of a flower.
Q62
General Awareness & ScienceProminent Kashmiri Poets & Titles
Who is known as John Keats of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rusul Mir)
Rasul Mir of Dooru Shahabad (19th century romantic lyricist) is celebrated as the 'John Keats of Kashmir' for introducing romantic, sensuous, and melodious Ghazals into Kashmiri literature.
Q63
General Awareness & ScienceMusical Instruments & Masters of J&K
Bhajan Sopori is associated with
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Santoor)
Pandit Bhajan Sopori (the 'Saint of Santoor') was a legendary Indian classical musician and music composer from the Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir who popularized the Kashmiri Santoor globally.
Q64
General Awareness & ScienceDogri Language & Literature
Who is known as "Father of Dogri"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ram Nath Shastri)
Prof. Ram Nath Shastri is universally revered as the 'Father of Dogri' for his pioneering efforts in founding the Dogri Sanstha in 1944 and securing national recognition for the Dogri language.
Q65
General Awareness & ScienceWoollen Products & Textiles
What is "Tweed"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (It is a wool product.)
Tweed is a rough, coarse, unfinished Woollen fabric of compact, flexible weave, traditionally manufactured in Kashmir and the British Isles for durable warm winter outerwear.
Q66
General Awareness & ScienceCultural Dances of Jammu
Kud Dance is performed in honour of
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Lok devta)
Kud Dance is a traditional celebratory ritual folk dance of the Jammu hills (Bhadarwah, Kishtwar, Udhampur) performed at night around a bonfire in honour of the local guardian deities (Lok Devtas / Gram Devtas) after successful crop harvesting.
Q67
General Awareness & ScienceKashmiri Folk Dance: Rouf
On occasion of Eid, and during Ramzan, Kashmiri women performos
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rouf)
Rouf is the quintessential traditional Kashmiri women's folk dance performed in facing rows with rhythmic footwork to celebrate festive occasions like Eid, spring festivals, and weddings.
Q68
General Awareness & ScienceHistoric Palaces in Jammu
Amar Mahal is situated on the banks of
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Tawi River)
The historic Amar Mahal Palace, designed in the French Chateau architectural style by a French architect in the 19th century for Raja Amar Singh, overlooks the scenic Tawi River in Jammu.
Q69
General Awareness & ScienceIndus River Basin & Tributaries
Zanskar is a tributary of
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Indus)
The Zanskar River is a major north-flowing left-bank tributary of the Indus River, joining it near Nimmu in Ladakh.
Q70
General Awareness & ScienceBifurcation of Districts in J&K
Kishtwar was carved out of which district of Jammu Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Doda)
Kishtwar was created as an independent district in 2006–2007 by bifurcating the erstwhile large Doda district.
Q71
General Awareness & ScienceSaffron Cultivation & Agricultural Titles
Which of the following activities in Indian agriculture is known as "Golden Zest"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Saffron cultivation)
Saffron (Zafran) cultivation in Kashmir is poetically referred to as the 'Golden Zest' (or Golden Bowl / Golden Condiment) owing to its exquisite crimson-gold stigmas and extraordinary market value.
Q72
General Awareness & ScienceLargest PSUs in India
The largest public sector undertaking in India is
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Railways)
Indian Railways is the largest commercial public sector department/undertaking in India and one of the largest single employers in the world.
Q73
General Awareness & SciencePioneers of Indian Science
The father of Indian missile technology is
💡Correct Answer: Option C (APJ Abdul Kalam)
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is widely known as the 'Missile Man of India' and Father of Indian Missile Technology for spearheading the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) yielding Agni and Prithvi missiles.
Q74
General Awareness & ScienceChief Ministers of J&K
The first female chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir state was
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Mehbooba Mufti)
Mehbooba Mufti (PDP president) served as the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from April 2016 to June 2018.
Q75
General Awareness & ScienceSadr-e-Riyasat of J&K
Who was the first sadr-e-riyasat of Jammu Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Karan Singh)
Dr. Karan Singh was elected as the first Sadr-e-Riyasat (Constitutional Head of State) of Jammu and Kashmir in November 1952, holding the post until it was designated as Governor in 1965.
Q76
Basic EnglishTenses: Past Perfect
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word: When we got home last night, we found that the guest ________
💡Correct Answer: Option B (had arrived)
Past perfect tense ('had arrived') is required for an action completed in the past before another past event ('when we got home last night').
Q77
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: SPONTANEOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Impulsive)
'Spontaneous' means performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse without premeditation. Its closest synonym is 'Impulsive'.
Q78
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: COVER
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Flaunt)
'Cover' means to hide, conceal, or protect. Its opposite in context of showing off/exposing openly is 'Flaunt' (or Flash/Expose).
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: If she ________ a minister, she would bring changes.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (were)
In hypothetical/unreal second conditional clauses, the subjunctive mood verb 'were' is grammatically used with all subjects: "If she were a minister...".
Q80
Basic EnglishPluralization of Compound Nouns
Spot an error in the given sentence: Sister-in-laws (A) / are (B) / a nuisance. (C) / No error (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sister-in-laws)
The plural form of compound noun 'sister-in-law' is 'sisters-in-law' (the principal root noun 'sister' takes the plural suffix '-s', not the prepositional suffix). Error is in Part A.
Q81
Basic EnglishPrepositions of Instrument
Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence: She draws the sketch ________ a pencil.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (with)
Preposition 'with' is used to denote the instrument, tool, or object used to perform an action: "She draws the sketch with a pencil."
Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence: Shital is always ________ a hurry, she drives ________ a tremendous speed.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (in, at)
The standard idiomatic prepositional phrases are "in a hurry" and "at a tremendous speed": "Shital is always in a hurry, she drives at a tremendous speed."
Q83
Basic EnglishPhrasal Verbs & Idiomatic Usage
Select the correct sentence
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It is the duty of a good host to wait on the guest.)
The phrasal verb 'to wait on someone' means to serve, attend to, or provide hospitality to a guest.
Q84
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the one word which best express the meaning of the given word: OBSTINATE
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Stubborn)
'Obstinate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action. Its direct synonym is 'Stubborn'.
Q85
Basic EnglishSpelling Check
Select the misspelt word
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Relinqush)
'Relinqush' is misspelt; the correct spelling is 'Relinquish' (meaning to voluntarily cease to keep or claim).
Q86
Basic EnglishArticles: Definite vs Indefinite
Choose the most appropriate article for the given sentence: Singing is an art, and ________ art comes through practice
💡Correct Answer: Option B (the)
When referring back to a previously introduced specific noun ('an art'), the definite article 'the' is used: "Singing is an art, and the art comes through practice."
Q87
Basic EnglishTenses: Present Perfect Continuous
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: Engineers ________ the flyover for several months.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (have been building)
Present perfect continuous tense with plural auxiliary ('have been building') is required to denote an ongoing action that started in the past and continued over a period with 'for several months'.
Q88
Basic EnglishThird Conditional Structures
Spot an error in the given sentence: They would have been (A)/ here by now(B)/ if they caught(C)/ the early bus.(D)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (if they caught)
In third conditional sentences expressing unfulfilled past conditions ('would have been'), the if-clause must use past perfect tense 'if they had caught' instead of simple past 'if they caught'. Error is in Part C.
Q89
Basic EnglishConfusing Words: Affect vs Effect
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word: Corruption has tremendous ________ on our political system.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (effect)
'Effect' is a noun meaning a change or result consequence: "has tremendous effect on our political system." ('Affect' is primarily a verb).
Q90
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is exact opposite of the given word: ENORMOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Tiny)
'Enormous' means extremely large or huge. Its exact antonym is 'Tiny' (extremely small).
Q91
Basic EnglishArticles: Consonant Sounds
Which article should be used: "Isha lives alone in ________ one-bedroom apartment."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (a)
Indefinite article 'a' is used before 'one-bedroom' because the word 'one' phonetically begins with the consonant glide sound /w/ ("won"), not a vowel sound.
Q92
Basic EnglishIdioms & Fixed Prepositions
Choose the right word for the fill in the blank: The manager didn't punish him for coming late. He must be ________ his good books.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (in)
The standard English idiom is "to be in someone's good books" (meaning to be in favor with someone).
Choose the correct order of the sentence: Can make Indian farmers active(A) / growth of industries, (B) / throughout the year(C)/ in cities around the villages (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (BDAC)
Correct syntactic arrangement is BDAC: "Growth of industries (B) in cities around the villages (D) can make Indian farmers active (A) throughout the year (C)."
Q94
Basic EnglishFixed Prepositions: Approve of
Choose the right word for the fill in the blank: I don't approve ________ your language, young lady.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (of)
The transitive verb 'approve' takes the fixed preposition 'of': "I don't approve of your language...".
Q95
Basic EnglishSpelling Check
Find the correctly spelled word
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Adulation)
The correct spelling is 'Adulation' (meaning excessive flattery or praise).
Q96
Basic EnglishSubjunctive Mood Wishes
Fill in the blank with correct verb form: I wish, I ________ a king.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (were)
Sentences expressing an unreal or hypothetical wish ('I wish...') require the past subjunctive verb form 'were': "I wish, I were a king."
Q97
Basic EnglishParts of Speech: Non-Finite Verbs
Choose the correct part of speech for the bold text in: "Reshma is wealthy enough to spend \USD 300 on her skin-care routine."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Infinitive verb)
'To spend' is a non-finite verb form consisting of 'to + base verb', known as the Infinitive verb.
Q98
Basic EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Find the correct sequence for the given fill-up: There was once a queen who had no children, ________ of blood fell on the snow.
P. by the window sewing when she pricked her finger, Q. and it grieved her sorely. S. One winter's afternoon she was sitting R. and three drops
💡Correct Answer: Option D (QSPR)
Syntactic story progression: "There was once a queen who had no children, and it grieved her sorely (Q). One winter's afternoon she was sitting (S) by the window sewing when she pricked her finger (P), and three drops (R) of blood fell on the snow." ⟹ QSPR.
Q99
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is exact opposite of the given word: QUIESCENT
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Active)
'Quiescent' means in a state of dormancy, inactivity, or rest. Its direct opposite is 'Active'.
Q100
Basic EnglishSpelling Check
Choose the word which is correctly spelt:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Conduit)
The correct spelling is 'Conduit' (meaning a channel or pipe for conveying water or other fluid, or a tube protecting electrical wiring).
Q101
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: BELLIGERENT
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Friendly)
'Belligerent' means hostile, aggressive, and combative. Its direct antonym is 'Friendly' (peaceable, amicable).
Q102
Basic EnglishReading Comprehension: Title Identification
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.
Select best title for the above passage
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Avinash's dream to create his dream video game)
The entire passage focuses on Avinash's ambition, dedication, and journey in conceptualizing and developing his dream video game alongside supportive colleagues.
Q103
Basic EnglishReading Comprehension: Direct Facts
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.
What did Avinash and his colleagues do to secure funding for their game?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (They launched a kickstart campaign)
The text explicitly states: "...they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality."
Q104
Basic EnglishReading Comprehension: Direct Facts
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.
How did Avinash balance his job and game project?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Devoted Spare time)
The text mentions: "Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization..."
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.
What is the opposite of the word: meticulously
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sloppily)
'Meticulously' means with great attention to detail, precision, and thoroughness. Its direct opposite is 'Sloppily' (carelessly, untidily).
Q106
General Awareness & ScienceGovernment Initiatives 2023-2024
Which of the following ministry has launched a new initiative "Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign", celebrate "Jal Diwali"?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs)
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the 'Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign' under AMRUT in November 2023 to celebrate 'Jal Diwali'.
Q107
General Awareness & ScienceNational Football Championships
"Santosh Trophy" is associated with which game
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Football)
The Santosh Trophy is India's premier inter-state senior men's national Football championship organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) since 1941.
Q108
General Awareness & ScienceIndian Cricket Milestones
Who became the first Indian Bowler to claim Seven wickets in a single ODI cricket match?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Mohammed Shami)
Mohammed Shami achieved the best-ever bowling figures by an Indian in ODI cricket history by taking 7/57 against New Zealand in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium.
Q109
General Awareness & ScienceAsian Games 2023 Gold Medalists
Who won gold medal in the women's javelin throw at the Asian Games 2023?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Annu Rani)
Annu Rani became the first Indian woman javelin thrower to win a Gold medal in Asian Games history with a throw of 62.92m at the 19th Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
Q110
General Awareness & ScienceState Folk Dances
Which Indian state celebrate Bihu as a folk dance?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Assam)
Bihu is the most prominent folk dance and cultural festival of the northeastern state of Assam (celebrated as Rongali, Kongali, and Bhogali Bihu).
Q111
General Awareness & ScienceEast-Flowing vs West-Flowing Rivers
Which of the following river is not a west flowing river in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rushikulya)
The Rushikulya River is an East-flowing river in Odisha draining into the Bay of Bengal (famous for Olive Ridley turtle nesting). Bharathappuzha, Sabarmati, and Periyar flow west into the Arabian Sea.
Q112
General Awareness & ScienceTropic of Cancer: States Traversed
The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following Indian states?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Assam)
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5∘ N) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. It does NOT pass through Assam.
Q113
General Awareness & ScienceMajor Commercial & Plantation Crops
Which state is the largest coffee-producing in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Karnataka)
Karnataka is by far the largest coffee-producing state in India, contributing over 70% of India's total coffee output (primarily Arabica and Robusta from Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan).
Q114
General Awareness & ScienceCapitals of North-Eastern States
What is the capital of Mizoram?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Aizawl)
Aizawl is the capital city of the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram. (Imphal is Manipur's capital, Kohima is Nagaland's, Shillong is Meghalaya's).
Q115
General Awareness & ScienceHuman Health & Nutritional Deficiencies
The deficiency of ________ leads to Arthritis
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Calcium)
Deficiency of Calcium (and Vitamin D) impairs bone mineral density, leading to joint cartilage degradation, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis.
Q116
General Awareness & ScienceBiology: Vector-Borne Diseases
What is the main mode of transmission of the Zika virus?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Mosquito bites)
Zika virus is an arbovirus primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Aedes mosquitoes (primarily Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus).
Q117
General Awareness & ScienceKashmiri Folk Theatre: Bhand Pather
BhandPather is a traditional ________ of the region of Kashmir.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Dance drama)
Bhand Pather is a centuries-old traditional satirical folk theatre and dance-drama form of the Kashmir Valley, performed by traditional folk artists called Bhands.
Q118
General Awareness & ScienceGI Tagged Products of J&K: Basohli Paintings
The world famous Basohli Paintings from the UT of Jammu and Kashmir has received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag belongs to which district of UT
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kathua)
The celebrated miniature Basohli Painting style, known for vibrant primary colors and deep expressive eyes, hails from the historic town of Basohli in Kathua district and was awarded the GI tag in 2023.
Q119
General Awareness & ScienceWestern Disturbances & Winter Weather in Kashmir
The Kashmir region receives an additional amount of precipitation during the winter brought by which of the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Western Disturbances)
Winter precipitation (heavy snowfall and rain) across the Kashmir Himalayas is caused by Western Disturbances, which are extratropical cyclonic weather systems originating over the Mediterranean Sea.
Q120
General Awareness & ScienceKalhana's Rajatarangini
In the 12th century 'Rajatarangini' a book that recorded the heritage of Kashmir was written by
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kalhana)
The 'Rajatarangini' ("River of Kings"), the foremost historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir written in Sanskrit verse, was composed by Pandit Kalhana between 1148 and 1150 CE.
🎯 Ready for a Timed Mock Test?
Simulate the real exam experience with a countdown timer, negative marking, and instant detailed scorecards.
About JKSSB Matric Level Posts 2024 Previous Year Paper
This page provides the full solved question paper for the JKSSB Matric Level Posts examination conducted in 2024 by the Various Departments. Every MCQ is presented with verified answer keys and detailed bilingual explanations to support concept building.
Key subjects covered in this paper include Basic Mathematics, Basic Reasoning, General Awareness & Science, Basic English. Practicing authentic previous year questions is the proven way to master question patterns and improve accuracy for upcoming exams across Jammu & Kashmir.