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JKSSB 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 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 · History of India

   The Doctrine of Lapse, implemented during British rule in India, was primarily associated with which Governor-General?

   • A. Lord William Bentinck
   • B. Lord Dalhousie
   • C. Lord Cornwallis
   • D. Lord Curzon
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie, which allowed the British to annex Indian princely states if the ruler died without a natural heir.

2. Q2 · Environment and Ecology

   Consider the following statements about biodiversity hotspots in India: I. The Western Ghats is one of the four biodiversity hotspots in India. II. The Eastern Himalayas are also recognized as a biodiversity hotspot. III. The Sundarbans is classified as a biodiversity hotspot. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   • A. I and II only
   • B. I and III only
   • C. II and III only
   • D. I, II and III
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   India has four biodiversity hotspots: the Western Ghats, the Eastern Himalayas, the Indo-Burma region, and Sundaland. The Sundarbans, while ecologically important, is not classified as a biodiversity hotspot.

3. Q3 · Books and Authors

   Who is the author of the book 'The Discovery of India'?

   • A. Mahatma Gandhi
   • B. Jawaharlal Nehru
   • C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
   • D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Jawaharlal Nehru authored 'The Discovery of India' while imprisoned during the Quit India Movement in 1942-46.

4. Q4 · Economy of J&K

   Which sector contributes the largest share to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Jammu and Kashmir?

   • A. Agriculture and Allied Activities
   • B. Manufacturing
   • C. Services Sector
   • D. Tourism and Hospitality
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Services Sector contributes the largest share to J&K's GSDP, accounting for over 60% of the total economic output.

5. Q5 · Languages of J&K

   How many official languages does the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir currently have?

   • A. Three
   • B. Four
   • C. Five
   • D. Six
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The J&K Official Languages Bill, 2020 recognized five official languages: Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu, and English for the Union Territory.

6. Q6 · Modals

   Select the sentence where the modal verb is used correctly:

   • A. He can speaks three languages fluently.
   • B. She might comes to the party tomorrow.
   • C. You should consult a doctor immediately.
   • D. We must to follow the rules strictly.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Modal verbs are always followed by the base form of the verb without 'to' (except 'ought to'). Option C follows this rule correctly.

7. Q7 · Homonyms and Homophones

   Identify the pair of homophones used correctly: (1) The wind _______ through the valley. (2) I need to _______ the clock.

   • A. blew, blue
   • B. blue, blew
   • C. blew, wind
   • D. wind, blue
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   For sentence (1), 'blew' (past tense of blow) fits; for sentence (2), 'wind' (to tighten or turn) is correct. These are homophones with different meanings.

8. Q8 · Synonyms and Antonyms

   Choose the correct synonym of 'Affluent':

   • A. Poor
   • B. Wealthy
   • C. Humble
   • D. Weak
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Affluent means having a great deal of money; wealthy is the correct synonym.

9. Q9 · Active and Passive Voice

   Convert to passive voice: The teacher teaches English.

   • A. English is taught by the teacher.
   • B. English was taught by the teacher.
   • C. English is being taught by the teacher.
   • D. English has been taught by the teacher.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The simple present active 'teaches' converts to simple present passive 'is taught' with the subject becoming the object.

10. Q10 · Percentage

    In a company, 60% of the employees are male. If 30% of the male employees and 40% of the female employees are graduates, what percentage of the total employees are graduates?

    • A. 32%
    • B. 34%
    • C. 36%
    • D. 38%
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Male graduates = 60% × 30% = 18%, Female graduates = 40% × 40% = 16%. Total graduates = 18% + 16% = 34%.