JKSSB Daily Mock Test – General Knowledge | 14 May 2026
Test your preparation with today's 10 carefully crafted questions based on the latest JKSSB exam pattern.
⏱️ Suggested Time: 10 Minutes | 📊 Marks: 1 per correct answer | ❌ Negative Marking: None
Questions
Q1. Match the following rivers of Jammu & Kashmir with the regions/districts they primarily flow through:
| List-I (River) | List-II (Region/District) |
|---|---|
| i. Chenab | a. Anantnag |
| ii. Jhelum | b. Doda–Ramban |
| iii. Lidder | c. Baramulla |
| iv. Kishanganga | d. Bandipora–Kupwara |
(A) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
(B) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
(C) i-c, ii-a, iii-b, iv-d
(D) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Q2. Consider the following statements about the Panchayati Raj system in India:
- The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
- The State Finance Commission is constituted every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats.
- The Gram Sabha is a body consisting of elected members of the Gram Panchayat only.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Assertion (A): The Himalayas act as a climatic barrier for the Indian subcontinent.
Reason (R): They prevent the cold Arctic winds from Central Asia from entering India during winter.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) A is false but R is true
Q4. Arrange the following events in the history of Jammu & Kashmir in chronological order:
- Dogra rule established under Maharaja Gulab Singh
- Instrument of Accession signed with India
- Treaty of Amritsar between Gulab Singh and the British East India Company
- Partition of J&K into two Union Territories
(A) 1-3-2-4
(B) 3-1-2-4
(C) 1-2-3-4
(D) 3-2-1-4
Q5. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
(A) Wular Lake
(B) Dal Lake
(C) Manasbal Lake
(D) Chilika Lake
Q6. Match the following folk art/craft forms with their state/region of origin:
| List-I (Craft/Art) | List-II (State/Region) |
|---|---|
| i. Pashmina weaving | a. Gujarat |
| ii. Warli painting | b. Jammu & Kashmir |
| iii. Phulkari embroidery | c. Maharashtra |
| iv. Patola silk | d. Punjab |
(A) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
(B) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
(C) i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
(D) i-c, ii-b, iii-a, iv-d
Q7. Consider the following statements about India's Constitution:
- The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are justiciable in a court of law.
- Article 44 of the Constitution directs the state to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens.
- The concept of Welfare State is embodied in Part IV of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Q8. Which of the following is the correct sequence of planets from the Sun in our Solar System?
(A) Mercury – Venus – Earth – Mars – Jupiter – Saturn – Uranus – Neptune
(B) Mercury – Earth – Venus – Mars – Saturn – Jupiter – Neptune – Uranus
(C) Venus – Mercury – Earth – Mars – Jupiter – Saturn – Neptune – Uranus
(D) Mercury – Venus – Mars – Earth – Jupiter – Saturn – Uranus – Neptune
Q9. Which Union Territory of India has the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 Census?
(A) Delhi
(B) Chandigarh
(C) Lakshadweep
(D) Puducherry
Q10. The Banihal Pass connects which two regions of Jammu & Kashmir?
(A) Jammu Division and Ladakh
(B) Srinagar and Leh
(C) Jammu Division and Kashmir Valley
(D) Pir Panjal range and Zanskar Valley
Answer Key
| Q | Ans | Q | Ans |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 6 | A |
| 2 | B | 7 | C |
| 3 | A | 8 | A |
| 4 | B | 9 | C |
| 5 | D | 10 | C |
Explanations
Q1. Ans: (A) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
The Chenab flows through Doda and Ramban districts. The Jhelum flows through the Kashmir Valley, entering from Verinag and passing through Baramulla. The Lidder is a tributary of the Jhelum originating in Anantnag district. The Kishanganga (Neelum) flows through Bandipora and Kupwara before joining the Jhelum in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Q2. Ans: (B) 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is correct — the 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj. Statement 2 is correct — SFCs are constituted every five years. Statement 3 is incorrect — the Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all persons registered as voters in the village, not just elected members.
Q3. Ans: (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
The Himalayas indeed act as a climatic barrier. They block both the cold Central Asian winds in winter and help the monsoon clouds to shed rainfall on the Indian subcontinent. R correctly explains how the barrier function works in winter.
Q4. Ans: (B) 3-1-2-4
The correct sequence is:
- 1846 – Treaty of Amritsar; British sold J&K to Gulab Singh
- 1846 (later) – Dogra rule formally established under Maharaja Gulab Singh
- 1947 – Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh with India
- 2019 – J&K bifurcated into two UTs (J&K and Ladakh)
Note: The Treaty of Amritsar preceded the formal establishment of Dogra sovereignty, hence option B (3-1-2-4).
Q5. Ans: (D) Chilika Lake
Wular, Dal, and Manasbal are all freshwater lakes located in Jammu & Kashmir. Chilika Lake is a brackish coastal lagoon located in Odisha, making it the odd one out.
Q6. Ans: (A) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Pashmina weaving originates from Jammu & Kashmir. Warli painting is a tribal art from Maharashtra. Phulkari embroidery is from Punjab. Patola silk is a double ikat weave from Gujarat (Patan is famous for it).
Q7. Ans: (C) 2 and 3 only
Statement 1 is incorrect — DPSPs are non-justiciable (cannot be enforced in court), unlike Fundamental Rights. Statement 2 is correct — Article 44 directs the state to strive for a Uniform Civil Code. Statement 3 is correct — Part IV (DPSPs) embodies the concept of a Welfare State by directing the government toward socio-economic justice.
Q8. Ans: (A) Mercury – Venus – Earth – Mars – Jupiter – Saturn – Uranus – Neptune
This is the standard sequence of the eight planets from the Sun. A helpful mnemonic: My Very Efficient Mother Just Served Us Nachos.
Q9. Ans: (C) Lakshadweep
As per Census 2011, Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate among Union Territories at 92.28%, followed by Chandigarh (86.43%). Delhi and Puducherry have lower rates by comparison.
Q10. Ans: (C) Jammu Division and Kashmir Valley
The Banihal Pass (altitude ~2,832 m) in the Pir Panjal range is the traditional road link between Jammu Division and the Kashmir Valley. The Banihal Tunnel (Jawahar Tunnel) provides all-weather connectivity through the same range.
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