JKPSC KAS 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

JKPSC KAS 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 115 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · J&K Reorganisation Act 2019

   Which of the following statements regarding the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 is/are correct? 1. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has a Legislative Assembly. 2. The Union Territory of Ladakh has no Legislative Assembly. 3. The Act came into effect on 5th August 2019. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 2 and 3 only
   • C. 1 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 created two UTs: J&K with a legislature and Ladakh without one. However, the Act came into effect on 31st October 2019, not 5th August 2019 (when Article 370 was abrogated). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

2. Q2 · Dogra Dynasty

   Consider the following statements about the Dogra Dynasty: 1. Gulab Singh became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir under the Treaty of Amritsar, 1846. 2. Pratap Singh introduced several administrative reforms including the establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir State Council. 3. Hari Singh was the last ruling Maharaja who signed the Instrument of Accession in 1947. Which of the statements given above are correct?

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 2 and 3 only
   • C. 1 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   All three statements are correct. Gulab Singh acquired J&K through the Treaty of Amritsar (1846), Pratap Singh initiated administrative reforms including the State Council, and Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession in October 1947.

3. Q3 · Rivers and Lakes

   Which one of the following lakes in Jammu and Kashmir is a freshwater lake?

   • A. Pangong Lake
   • B. Dal Lake
   • C. Tso Moriri
   • D. Tso Kar
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Dal Lake in Srinagar is a freshwater lake. Pangong Lake is brackish (partly saline), while Tso Kar is a saltwater lake and Tso Moriri is also a high-altitude lake in Ladakh with slightly saline water.

4. Q4 · Constitution of India

   Which of the following Constitutional Amendments is correctly matched with its provision? 1. 42nd Amendment – Added Fundamental Duties 2. 44th Amendment – Removed Right to Property from Fundamental Rights 3. 86th Amendment – Made education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6-14 years Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 2 and 3 only
   • C. 1 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   All three matches are correct. The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Fundamental Duties under Article 51A. The 44th Amendment (1978) made Right to Property a legal right under Article 300A. The 86th Amendment (2002) inserted Article 21A making education a fundamental right.

5. Q5 · Indian Economy

   Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India: 1. GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A. 2. The chairperson of the GST Council is the Union Finance Minister. 3. All decisions in the GST Council require a three-fourths majority of the weighted votes cast. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • A. 1 only
   • B. 1 and 2 only
   • C. 2 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   All statements are correct. The GST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A, chaired by the Union Finance Minister. Decisions require a three-fourths majority, with the Centre having one-third weightage and states collectively having two-thirds.

6. Q6 · Ecology and Biodiversity

   Consider the following pairs: Biosphere Reserve : State 1. Nokrek : Meghalaya 2. Simlipal : Odisha 3. Panna : Madhya Pradesh 4. Agasthyamalai : Tamil Nadu and Kerala How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   • A. Only one pair
   • B. Only two pairs
   • C. Only three pairs
   • D. All four pairs
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   All four pairs are correctly matched. Nokrek is in Meghalaya, Simlipal in Odisha, Panna in Madhya Pradesh, and Agasthyamalai spans Tamil Nadu and Kerala. All are UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves in India.

7. Q7 · Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

   In a certain code language, 'PENCIL' is written as 'RGPEKN'. How will 'ERASER' be written in that code?

   • A. GTCUGT
   • B. GTCVGU
   • C. GTCUFT
   • D. GUDUGT
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The pattern shows each letter is shifted by +2 positions (P→R, E→G, N→P, C→E, I→K, L→N). Applying this to ERASER: E→G, R→T, A→C, S→U, E→G, R→T. The answer is GTCUGT.

8. Q8 · Indian National Movement

   Which of the following events are correctly arranged in chronological order? 1. Lahore Session of INC declaring Purna Swaraj 2. Gandhi-Irwin Pact 3. Second Round Table Conference 4. Communal Award by Ramsay MacDonald

   • A. 1-2-3-4
   • B. 2-1-3-4
   • C. 1-3-2-4
   • D. 2-1-4-3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The correct chronological order is: Lahore Session (December 1929), Gandhi-Irwin Pact (March 1931), Second Round Table Conference (September-December 1931), and Communal Award (August 1932).

9. Q9 · Ladakh Autonomous Hill Councils

   Consider the following statements about the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC): 1. LAHDC Leh was established in 1995 while LAHDC Kargil was established in 2003. 2. Both councils have elected as well as nominated members. 3. After the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, the councils continue to function under the Union Territory of Ladakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 2 and 3 only
   • C. 1 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   All statements are correct. LAHDC Leh was established in 1995 and LAHDC Kargil in 2003. Both councils have elected and nominated members. After 2019, these councils continue to function under the UT of Ladakh administration.

10. Q10 · J&K Reorganisation Act 2019

    The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 came into effect on which date?

    • A. 5th August 2019
    • B. 31st October 2019
    • C. 26th January 2020
    • D. 15th August 2019
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 came into effect on 31st October 2019, which is observed as National Unity Day. While the abrogation of Article 370 was announced on 5th August 2019, the actual reorganisation took effect on 31st October.