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JKSSB 2023 previous year paper · official paper and PYQ-pattern practice

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Showing 10 of the 19 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 · Geography of India

    Which of the following is the longest river that flows entirely within India?

    • A. Ganga
    • B. Godavari
    • C. Yamuna
    • D. Narmada
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Godavari is the longest river that flows entirely within India, spanning approximately 1,465 kilometers from its origin in Maharashtra to the Bay of Bengal.

  2. Q2 · Sports, Awards and Honours

    The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed in 2021 after which Indian sports personality?

    • A. Sachin Tendulkar
    • B. Major Dhyan Chand
    • C. Milkha Singh
    • D. P.T. Usha
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    In August 2021, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in honor of the legendary hockey player.

  3. Q3 · International Organizations

    The headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is located in which city?

    • A. New York
    • B. Geneva
    • C. Paris
    • D. Brussels
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The WTO headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland, where it has been based since its establishment in 1995.

  4. Q4 · Culture and Heritage

    Which traditional dance form is associated with the Kashmir Valley?

    • A. Rouf
    • B. Garba
    • C. Bihu
    • D. Lavani
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Rouf is a traditional dance form performed by women in the Kashmir Valley, especially during festivals and celebrations.

  5. Q5 · Administration of J&K UT

    Who has the authority to appoint the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

    • A. The Prime Minister of India
    • B. The President of India
    • C. The Chief Justice of India
    • D. The Union Home Minister
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is appointed by the President of India, as per the constitutional provisions governing Union Territories.

  6. Q6 · Languages of J&K

    According to the 2011 Census data, approximately what percentage of the J&K population speaks Kashmiri language?

    • A. 20.64%
    • B. 35.50%
    • C. 53.26%
    • D. 68.40%
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    As per Census data, Kashmiri is spoken by approximately 53.26% of the population in Jammu and Kashmir, making it the most widely spoken language in the UT.

  7. Q7 · Articles

    Fill in the blank with the correct article: He is _______ honest man and also _______ European by origin.

    • A. a, a
    • B. an, a
    • C. an, an
    • D. a, an
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    'Honest' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used; 'European' begins with a consonant sound (/j/), so 'a' is used.

  8. Q8 · Clauses

    Identify the type of clause underlined in the sentence: "The book that you gave me is very interesting."

    • A. Noun clause
    • B. Adverb clause
    • C. Adjective clause
    • D. Independent clause
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The clause 'that you gave me' modifies the noun 'book' and provides additional information about it, making it an adjective (relative) clause.

  9. Q9 · Idioms and Phrases

    What does the idiom 'A blessing in disguise' mean?

    • A. An unexpected good fortune
    • B. Something that seems bad but turns out to be good
    • C. A hidden enemy
    • D. To disguise oneself
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    A blessing in disguise refers to something that appears unfortunate at first but eventually results in something good.

  10. Q10 · Synonyms and Antonyms

    Choose the correct antonym of 'Frugal':

    • A. Thrifty
    • B. Economical
    • C. Extravagant
    • D. Careful
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Frugal means economical or sparing; extravagant means spending money freely or wastefully, which is the opposite.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Awareness

    5 questions

  • Jammu & Kashmir UT Specific

    3 questions

  • English Language

    4 questions

  • Reasoning and Numeracy

    4 questions

  • Computer Knowledge

    3 questions

JKSSB 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

Where can I solve the JKSSB 2023 previous year paper (PYQ) free online?
At https://shishya.in/exams/JK_JKSSB/pyq/2023 you can solve JKSSB 19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper free. Shishya does not reproduce the original paper: every question is freshly worded in that year's pattern — same topics, style and difficulty, new wording and numbers, and this set holds 19 questions, not the whole paper. They run as a timed mock with instant scoring, step-by-step solutions and topic-wise weak-area analysis. No fee and no coaching enrolment needed. The original 2023 paper is published by Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board: https://jkssb.nic.in/Pdf/SET-A%20Junior%20Assistant%20%2021-09-2023_0001.pdf
Are these the actual JKSSB 2023 paper questions?
No. They are PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the JKSSB 2023 paper — freshly worded practice questions in the same pattern, not the original questions, which Shishya does not reproduce. This set holds 19 questions. The original 2023 paper is published by Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board: https://jkssb.nic.in/Pdf/SET-A%20Junior%20Assistant%20%2021-09-2023_0001.pdf For a whole paper in one sitting, Shishya has a free full-length mock in the real pattern (120 questions, 120 minutes): the "Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern)" tile at https://shishya.in/exams/JK_JKSSB
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